Amlip 5 Tablet
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Description
Amlip 5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine commonly used to manage high blood pressure and certain heart-related conditions such as angina (chest pain). It contains amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker that helps relax blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood and reducing strain on the heart. By lowering blood pressure, Amlip 5 also helps prevent complications like heart attacks, strokes, and kidney problems.
Your doctor will decide the right dose and duration of Amlip 5 mg Tablet based on your condition and medical history. It is usually taken once a day, with or without food. Taking it at the same time every day helps maintain a steady level in your body. Do not stop this medicine suddenly without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen your condition.
Some people may experience side effects while taking Amlip 5 mg Tablet. Common ones include dizziness, weakness, stomach pain, indigestion, or swelling in the ankles and feet. These are usually mild and temporary, but if they persist or become bothersome, you should inform your doctor. Severe side effects are rare but require immediate medical attention.
Certain groups of people need to use this medicine with caution. If you are elderly or have a history of liver problems, Amlip 5 should be taken only under close medical supervision. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid this medicine unless prescribed by their doctor. Always share your complete medical history and current medications with your doctor before starting treatment.
To get the best results from Amlip 5 mg Tablet, take it regularly as advised, follow a healthy lifestyle, and make dietary changes such as reducing salt intake, eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and avoiding smoking and alcohol. Managing stress and getting sufficient rest also play a crucial role in controlling blood pressure and enhancing heart health.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹19.62 |
| You Save | ₹8.82 (31% on MRP) |
| Contains | Amlodipine(5.0 Mg) |
| Uses | High blood pressure and chest pain |
| Side effects | Vomiting, weakness, dizziness, sleepiness |
| Therapy | ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE |
Uses
Amlip 5 mg tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and a type of chest pain (Angina).
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to this amlodipine or any other ingredients of Amlip 5.
- If you have low blood pressure.
- If you have an abnormal narrowing of the aorta heart valve (Aortic stenosis).
- If you are suffering from a condition where your heart is unable to supply blood to your body (Cardiogenic Shock).
- If you are suffering from heart failure after a heart attack.
Side effects
- Feeling sick
- Weakness
- Tiredness
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Stomach ache
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Indigestion
- Muscle cramps
- Vision problems
- Rapid or irregular heartbeats (palpitation)
- Swelling of feet, ankles, legs (Oedema or fluid retention)
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Amlip 5 mg tablet during pregnancy?
A:
The safety of Amlip 5 mg tablet during pregnancy is not known. Using it during pregnancy is only recommended if there is no safe alternative. Your doctor will advise you on the use of this medicine.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Amlip 5 mg tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
Amlodipine present in Amlip 5 passes into the breastmilk. However, the effect of this medicine on infants is not known. Your doctor will advise you on the use of this medicine after assessing the benefits over risks
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Amlip 5 mg tablet?
A:
Amlip 5 mg tablet may affect your ability to drive. If you feel sick, dizzy, tired or have a headache, you should be cautious while driving, especially at the start of the treatment
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Amlip 5 mg tablet?
A:
Excessive alcohol consumption can raise blood pressure. Hence, caution is advised. You should avoid binge drinking alcohol.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have any underlying medical condition like kidney or liver disease.
- You recently had a heart attack or heart failure.
- You are elderly.
- You are suffering from a severe increase in blood pressure.
Directions for Use
- Take Amlip 5 mg tablet as directed by the doctor.
- It can be taken with or even without food.
- Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
- Take the tablet as a whole, do not chew or crush it.
Storage and disposal
- Store it in a cool and dry place.
- Keep it away from children.
- Check the expiry date before taking this medicine and do not use the medicine after its expiry date.
Quick Tips
- Amlip 5mg tablet is an antihypertensive medicine. It is prescribed to treat high blood pressure and symptoms of angina pectoris, a condition where there is a decrease in oxygen and blood supply to the heart, causing radiating chest pain....
- Take this medicine in the exact dose as prescribed by the doctor. For better blood pressure control, take it at the same time every day.
- It is recommended that, in addition to taking Amlip 5mg tablet on time, you make certain lifestyle changes. Among these changes are eating a low-fat, low-salt diet, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising for 30 minutes every day, not smoking and limiting alcohol consumption....
- Before starting Amlip 5mg tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you take and your complete medical history....
- Do not take any medicine on your own without confirming with your doctor during treatment with Amlip 5mg tablet.
- Headache, stomach ache, diarrhoea, swelling of feet and nausea/vomiting may occur in some individuals with the use of this medicine. Inform your doctor if these effects bother you or do not go away.
- If you experience dizziness or sleepiness after taking Amlip 5mg tablet, it is recommended to avoid driving, operating heavy machinery or performing any such tasks that require mental alertness.
Dosage
Overdose
You may experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting and weakness. There are chances of excessive lowering of blood pressure. You may become unconscious and your skin may be cold and clammy. If you feel you have taken too much of this medicine, consult the doctor immediately or visit a hospital immediately....
Missed a Dose
If you have missed taking any dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember if there is sufficient time left for the next scheduled dose. If it is time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not compensate for the missed dose by taking an extra dose....
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Amlip 5 mg tablet works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels, thus making it easier for the blood to pass from the blood vessels and lowers the blood pressure. It also improves the blood and oxygen supply to the heart muscle and prevents chest pain....
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Certain medicines can interfere with the action of Amlip 5 mg tablet or Amlip 5 mg tablet itself can affect the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Always inform your doctor about all the medicine you are taking, that includes all prescribed or non-prescribed herbal medicines, dietary supplements as well as other treatment if you are taking for any disorders....
- In particular, if you are on certain medications such as antifungal medicines (like ketoconazole), medicines used to treat heart-related disorders, immunosuppressants, etc.
- Other blood pressure lowering medicines should not be used together with Amlip 5 mg tablet as they increase the risk of side effects.
- Muscle relaxant medicines when used together with this medicine, may lower potassium levels.
Interactions with food items
Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking Amlip 5mg. If your doctor has advised a low-sodium diet, it is important to follow those recommendations closely. High sodium intake can counteract the effectiveness of antihypertensive medications like amlodipine....
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD, CCEBDM Diabetology
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I stop taking Amlip 5 mg tablet if I start feeling better and my symptoms are gone?
A: No, do not stop taking Amlip 5 mg tablet suddenly, as it could worsen your condition of hypertension. Instead, you should consult your doctor and he/she may adjust your dose as per your needs.
Q: Is there any special diet that I need to follow while taking Amlip 5 mg tablet?
A: Yes, your doctor may advise you on a low-salt or low-sodium diet while on treatment. Follow all the directions carefully.
Q: What are the complications if my high blood pressure is not under control?
A: Uncontrolled high blood pressure is known to cause severe complications in several body parts. It can cause heart failure, kidney damage, bleeding in the brain and eyes.
Q: Can I take Amlip 5 on empty stomach?
A: You can take Amlip 5 at any time of day or as advised by the doctor, but try to make sure it's around the same time every day.
Q: Is Amlip 5 a blood thinner?
A: No, Amlip 5 is not a blood thinner. It contains amlodipine as its active component, which is a calcium channel blocker that acts by relaxing the blood vessels.
Q: What is the use of Amlip 5?
A: Amlip 5 mg tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and a type of chest pain (Angina). However, it should be taken only if prescribed by the doctor.
Q: Can I take Amlip 5 twice a day?
A: The dose and frequency of Amlip 5 varies among individual depending on the condition it is being taken for. You should not consume more than the recommended daily dose by doctor.
Q: What are the side effects of Amlip 5?
A: Nausea, fatigue, stomach ache, sleepiness are few common side effects that can be seen during the treatment with Amlip 5. Although not everyone gets them. Side effects often improve as your body gets used to the medicine.
Q: What is the content present in Amlip 5?
A: The content present in Amlip 5 is amlodipine, as its active ingredient.
Q: How does Amlip 5 mg Tablet work?
A: Amlip 5 contains amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker that relaxes blood vessels, lowers blood pressure, and improves blood flow to the heart.
Q: Can Amlip 5 mg Tablet cause swelling in the feet or ankles?
A: Yes, mild swelling (oedema) in the ankles or feet can occur, especially in the elderly. Inform your doctor if it becomes severe or persistent.
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AMLIP
Expiry Date
30/01/2028
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