Amlodipine (5mg) Tablet (264)

• Amlodipine (5mg) Tablet (264) is used in the treatment of high blood pressure and chest pain (angina)

If you experience any persistent or severe side effects, consult your doctor immediately.

• Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amlodipine (5mg) Tablet (264) may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Amlodipine (5mg) Tablet (264) is a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

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  Alcohol:

  Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Amlodipine (5mg) Tablet (264) . Please consult your doctor.

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  Driving:

  Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Amlodipine (5mg) Tablet (264) may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.

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  Kidney:

  Amlodipine (5mg) Tablet (264) is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Amlodipine (5mg) Tablet (264) is recommended.

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  Liver:

  Amlodipine (5mg) Tablet (264) should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amlodipine (5mg) Tablet (264) may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Amlodipine (5mg) Tablet (264) is started at a lower dose in patients with liver disease and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.

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  Pregnancy:

  Amlodipine (5mg) Tablet (264) may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

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  Breastfeeding:

  Amlodipine (5mg) Tablet (264) is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.