Amlip 5 Tablet
10 Tablet(s) in StripMRP ₹26.66
₹18.40
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CIPLA GX
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Amlodipine(5.0 Mg) |
| Uses | High blood pressure and chest pain |
| Therapy | Anti-anginal, anti-hypertensive |
| Side effects | Vomiting, weakness, dizziness, sleepiness |
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Medical Description
Amlip 5 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 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 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 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.
Uses
- Amlip 5 tablet is used to treat high blood pressure.
- It is also used to manage chest pain related to the heart, known as angina.
- This medicine helps reduce the risk of serious complications such as heart attack and stroke by improving blood flow and lowering blood pressure.
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
Breast Feeding
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Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- 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 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 5 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 exactly 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 5 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 5 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 5 tablet.
- Headache, stomach ache, diarrhoea, swelling of the feet, and nausea/vomiting may occur in some individuals when this medicine is used. Inform your doctor if these effects bother you or do not go away.
- If you experience dizziness or sleepiness after taking Amlip 5 tablet, it is recommended to avoid driving, operating heavy machinery, or performing any such tasks that require mental alertness.
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Interactions with other medicines
- Certain medicines can interfere with the action of Amlip 5 tablet or Amlip 5 tablet itself can affect the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Always inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, which includes all prescribed or non-prescribed herbal medicines, dietary supplements, as well as other treatments 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, or immunosuppressants.
- Other blood pressure-lowering medicines should not be used together with Amlip 5 tablet, as they increase the risk of side effects.
- Muscle relaxant medicines, when used together with this medicine, may lower potassium levels.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:AMLIP
Manufacturer Name:CIPLA GX
Address:Cipla Ltd., Plot No. 27, Jharmajari Baddi, (H.P) - 173205
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Amlip 5 MG Tablet (10) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
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