Amlopres Amlodipine Besylate tablets

Amlopres Tablets

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Amlopres (Amlodipine Besylate Tablets) is a calcium channel blocker and is used for the treatment of Hypertension (High blood pressure), Coronary Artery Disease, Chronic Stable Angina, Vasospastic Angina (Prinzmetal's or Variant Angina), Angiographically Documented Coronary Artery Disease in patients without heart failure or an ejection fraction.

Amlopres Tablets

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Amlopres 2.5 mg, 5 mg and 10 mg Tablets are manufactured by Cipla Limited, India (Website: www.cipla.com)

Amlodipine Besylate Tablets Brand Names

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Amlodipine Besylate tablets are available as Amlopres, Norvasc, Lotrel, Amlovasc, Perivasc, Stamlo, Amdepin, Dailyvasc, Amlodine, Amdepin, Amlocor, Amlokind, Amtas, Lupidip and Vamlo.

Active Ingredient

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The active ingredient contained in Amlopres tablets is Amlodipine Besylate (Besilate) . Each Amlopres tablet contains either 2.5 mg, 5 mg, or 10 mg of Amlodipine Besylate.

Chemical Structure

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The structure of Amlodipine Besylate is given below:

Uses of Amlopres Tablets

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Amlopres Tablets is a type of medicine known as a calcium channel blocker (CCB). It is used for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension) and a type of chest pain called angina pectoris. It can be used by itself or in combination with other medicines to treat these conditions.

Storage Instructions

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Amlopres tablets have to be stored between 15 to 30C (59 to 86F). Keep this as well as all other medicines away from children and pets.

Warnings

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Warnings regarding Amlopres (Amlodipine Besylate Tablets) use are:

Symptomatic hypotension can occur, specially in patients with severe aortic stenosis. However, because of the gradual onset of action, acute hypotension is not likely.Worsening angina and acute myocardial infarction can develop after starting or increasing the dose of Amlopres tablets, specially in patients with severe obstructive coronary artery disease. Titrate slowly when administering calcium channel blockers including Amlopres (Amlodipine Besylate Tablets) to patients with severe hepatic impairment.

Amlopres Tablets Dosage

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Swallow Amlopres tablet whole with a full glass of water. Take your medicine at about the same time each day, either morning or evening. Taking Amlopres at the same time each day will have the best effect. Generic Amlodipine Besylate tablets can be taken with or without food.

The dosage of Amlopres Tablets (Amlodipine Besylate) is given below:

Amlopres Tablets Dosage

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For both hypertension and angina, the recommended initial dose is 5 mg Generic Amlodipine once daily which may be increased to a maximum dose of 10 mg depending on the individual patient's response. Small, fragile, or elderly patients, or patients with hepatic insufficiency may be started on 2.5 mg once daily.

Amlopres Tablets

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Contraindications

Amlopres is contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to Amlodipine Besylate or any inactive component present in this medication.

Amlopres Side Effects

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Most Amlopres side effects are mild or moderate. Inform your doctor or pharmacist in case you experience any of the following common side effects of Amlopres and they worry you. The most frequently occurring side effects of Generic Amlodipine (Amlopres Tablets) include swelling of the ankles, feet, face or hands, headache, dizziness, flushing, fast or irregular heart beats, tiredness, drowsiness or sleepiness, stomach pain or nausea.

Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following: changes in heart beat either fast or slow chest pain chest pain associated with exertion (angina) that lasts longer, is more severe or occurs more often dizziness or lightheadedness on standing up from a sitting or lying position, eye pain or change in vision changes in mood, feeling anxious or nervous symptoms of liver disease such as itching, yellowing of the skin and eyes, and dark coloured urine. These may be serious side effects that may need urgent medical attention. Serious side effects are rare.

Amlopres Side Effects

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Inform your doctor immediately or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital, if you notice any of the following serious side effects of Generic Amlodipine Tablets: Shortness of breath, symptoms of allergy such as skin rash and/or itching severe upper stomach pain, often with nausea and vomiting.

Amlopres Overdose

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Amlopres overdose can be expected to cause excessive peripheral vasodilatation with marked hypotension and possibly a reflex tachycardia. Dysrhythmias may occur following overdose with any calcium antagonist including Amlodipine Besylate. Hypotension and bradycardia are usually observed in patients within 1 to 5 hours following overdose. Hypotension can continue for more than 24 hours despite treatment. Cardiac rhythm disturbances have been observed to persist for up to 7 days.

Amlopres Overdose

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If massive Amlopres overdose should occur, start active cardiac and respiratory monitoring. Frequent blood pressure measurements are essential. Should hypotension occur, provide cardiovascular support including elevation of the extremities and the judicious administration of fluids. If hypotension remains unresponsive to these conservative measures, consider administration of vasopressors (such as phenylephrine) with particular attention to circulating volume and urine output.

Amlopres During Pregnancy

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Amlopres (Amlodipine Besylate Tablets) has been classified by the US FDA as Pregnancy Category C. There have been no controlled studies conducted in pregnant women treated with oral Amlodipine Besylate (Amlopres tablets).Amlodipine tablets should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

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Amlopres (Amlodipine Besylate Tablets) by Cipla Limited, India.