Amlopres 2.5 Tablet

Class: Calcium Channel Blocker
Uses:

• Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).

• Prevention of angina (heart-related chest pain).

Key Benefits:

• Relaxes blood vessels, improving blood flow.

• Lowers blood pressure, reducing risk of stroke/heart attack.

• Reduces heart workload and prevents angina.

Dosage & Administration:

• Dose: As prescribed (typically once daily).

• Timing: Any time of day, with/without food (consistent timing recommended).

• Form: Swallow whole; do not crush/chew.

Common Side Effects:

• Headache, fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain.

• Swelling (edema), drowsiness.

• Rare: Lichenoid keratosis (skin lesion—report to doctor).

Safety Advice:

• Alcohol: Caution advised (consult doctor).

• Pregnancy: Unsafe (risk to fetus; consult doctor).

• Breastfeeding: Likely safe (limited risk).

• Driving: May cause dizziness/drowsiness (avoid if affected).

• Kidney Disease: Safe (no dose adjustment).

• Liver Disease: Use with caution (lower initial dose).

Important Notes:

• Do not stop abruptly (even if asymptomatic).

• Regular blood pressure monitoring required.

• Missed Dose: Take ASAP; skip if close to next dose.