DESCRIPTION

Amiset-5 Tablet (Amlodipine 5 mg) is a medicine used for the treatment of high blood pressure. Amiset-5 Tablet (Amlodipine 5 mg)  works by relaxing the blood vessels which make the blood flow easily, thus lowering the blood pressure. Amiset-5 Tablet (Amlodipine 5 mg)  Tablet will reduce your risk of heart attack or a stroke by making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. 

INDICATION

• Hypertension : Hypertension (high blood pressure) can cause damage to the blood vessels that leads to heart problems, kidney problems, stroke, and medical conditions.Amiset-5 Tablet (Amlodipine 5 mg) is used in the treatment of hypertension. It reduces the increased blood pressure and improves blood flow.

• Angina pectoris : Angina pectoris is a heart condition characterized by chest pain. It occurs when the heart muscle does not get enough blood as required. The symptoms include squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness or pain in the chest. Amiset-5 Tablet (Amlodipine 5 mg)  is used in the prevention of angina pectoris.

MECHANISM OF ACTION 

Amlodipine 5 mg is a calcium channel blocker that works by inhibiting the entry of calcium ions into vascular smooth muscle cells and cardiac muscle cells through L-type calcium channels. This inhibition leads to relaxation and dilation of the arterial walls, resulting in reduced peripheral vascular resistance and lower blood pressure. By decreasing systemic vascular resistance, amlodipine also reduces the workload on the heart, helping to alleviate symptoms of angina and improve overall cardiovascular function.

SIDE EFFECTS OF AMISET-5 TABLET

Major & minor side effects for Amiset-5 Tablet

• Nausea
• Sleepiness
• Ankle swelling
• Headache 
• Palpitations
• Cold extremities
• Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk)
• Slow heart rate
• Oedema (swelling) 
• Constipation
• Tiredness

DRUG INTERACTION

Drug-Drug Interaction: Amiset-5 Tablet (Amlodipine 5 mg) may interact with high blood pressure lowering pills (benazepril, metoprolol, ramipril, hydrochlorothiazide etc), drugs used to control lipid levels in the blood (atorvastatin, simvastatin etc), medicines to treat erectile dysfunction (sildenafil), antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin, rifampin), antifungal (itraconazole, ketoconazole), anti-HIV drugs (ritonavir), anti-epilepsy medicines (carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone), immune-suppressing drugs (cyclosporine, tacrolimus) and painkillers (ibuprofen, aspirin).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid foods with high fat or cholesterol. Avoid too much salt in your diet like pickles, extra salt on salad etc.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Amiset-5 Tablet (Amlodipine 5 mg)  should not be given to the people with cardiogenic shock (when the heart fails to pump required blood to the body), heart valve problem (stenosis), low blood pressure (hypotension), liver disease or heart failure.

PRECAUTION

When takingAmiset-5 Tablet (Amlodipine 5 mg) , regularly monitor blood pressure to avoid hypotension and use cautiously in patients with severe heart conditions or liver disease. Be aware of potential drug interactions and consult a healthcare provider if pregnant or breastfeeding. Watch for common side effects like dizziness and edema, and limit alcohol intake to reduce the risk of enhanced side effects.

DISCLAIMER

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