Quick Overview:
Amlopres-5 contains Amlodipine, a long-acting calcium channel blocker from the dihydropyridine class. It works at the cellular level by selectively inhibiting the transmembrane influx of extracellular calcium ions through voltage-gated L-type calcium channels into vascular smooth muscle and cardiac muscle tissues. This prevents muscle contraction, prompting systemic arterial vasodilation. The resulting expansion lowers total peripheral vascular resistance, effectively reducing resting blood pressure and decreasing the heart's work overload.
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Uses / Indications
Primary treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).
Long-term prophylactic stabilization of Angina Pectoris (heart-related ischemic chest pain).
Specialized management of Vasospastic (Prinzmetal’s or Variant) Angina.
Key Benefits
Provides sustained, reliable 24-hour antihypertensive management from a single daily administration.
Minimizes the frequency and severity of painful cardiac angina spasms by optimizing coronary oxygen supply.
Substantially protects vital target organs against long-term macrovascular and microvascular damage, reducing the risks of stroke, heart attack, and renal impairment.
As strictly prescribed by your medical practitioner. The typical initial maintenance dose for an adult is 5 mg taken orally once per day.
Common: Dose-dependent peripheral edema (fluid retention and swelling around the ankles or feet), headaches, dizziness, facial flushing, palpitations, abdominal discomfort, nausea, and daytime somnolence.
Severe/Rare: Extreme systemic hypotension (profound drop in blood pressure causing fainting or syncope), paradoxically intensified chest pain or acute myocardial infarction upon starting therapy, drug-induced gingival hyperplasia, and rare cases of lichenoid keratosis.
- Store in a cool dry place
- Keep away from direct sunlight
- Keep out of reach of children
- Read the label carefully before use
