Amlodipine - Amlip 2.5 mg, Amlip 5 mg and Amlodac 5 mg Tablets

Amlodipine - Amlip 2.5 mg, 5 mg and Amlodac 5 mg Tablets

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and certain types of angina and coronary artery disease. It relaxes the blood vessels, so the heart does not have to pump as hard, and in angina it increases the blood supply to the heart muscle. It is supplied here as Amlip 2.5 mg, Amlip 5 mg and Amlodac 5 mg tablets, 100 tablets per pack. It is often combined with a second blood pressure medicine from a different class, such as Nebivolol or Telmisartan, when one tablet alone does not bring pressure down enough.

• Three variants: Amlip 2.5 mg, Amlip 5 mg and Amlodac 5 mg
• 100 tablets per pack
• Calcium channel blocker for blood pressure and angina
• A prescription medicine in most countries

Variant Comparison

All three variants contain amlodipine, so the difference is the strength and who it suits.

The two 5 mg tablets carry the same amount and differ only in manufacturer, so the choice between them is brand and price. The 2.5 mg tablet is the lower step, used to start gently, in older patients, or when amlodipine is added to a second medicine and pressure must not drop too fast. Ankle swelling is more likely at higher strengths, which is one reason treatment often stays at the lowest effective dose. Cholesterol treatment is a separate matter and is handled with a statin such as Atorlip.

How Amlodipine Works

Amlodipine blocks calcium channels in the muscle of artery walls, so the arteries relax and widen and blood pressure falls. In angina the same relaxation increases blood flow and oxygen to the heart muscle and reduces its workload, which is why attacks become less frequent. Ankle and foot swelling comes from vessel dilation rather than fluid overload.

Dosage & Administration

One tablet once a day with or without food, at the same time each day. The dose may be increased by your doctor if pressure is still high, and it should not be stopped without medical advice, because blood pressure can rise again. If you miss a dose, take it when you remember, but if the next dose is less than 12 hours away, skip it; never take two doses at once. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. Report chest pain that becomes more frequent or more severe, or a rapid, pounding or irregular heartbeat.

This product may require a prescription in your country. Information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.