AMACE 5MG/5MG TAB

Overview

AMACE 5MG/5MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

AMACE 5MG/5MG TAB is composed of: AMLODIPINE (5 MG)

Amlodipine is an Calcium channel blocker that dilates blood vessels and improves blood flow.
Amlodipine is used to treat chest pain.

Usage

AMLODIPINE is generally used to treat: Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease
AMLODIPINE can address symptoms like: Chest Pain


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

AMACE 5MG/5MG TAB is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for AMACE 5MG/5MG TAB and its Constituents


Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart failure or liver disease.
It may causes drowsiness Dont drive while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

AMLODIPINE over-dosage can result in: Dizziness, Fainting, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

Common Side-Effects

AMLODIPINE : Edema, Palpitation, Dizziness, Headache, Abdominal Pain, Ankles Swelling, Feet Swelling

Serious Side-Effects

AMLODIPINE : Rhinitis, Insomnia, Myalgia, Tinnitus, Vomiting, Dry Mouth, Syncope, Dizziness, Wheezing, Difficulty Breathing

Rare Side-Effects

AMLODIPINE : Dysuria, Chronic Cough, Xerophthalmia, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Gums Bleeding, Chills, Confusion, Cough, Fever

Food Interactions


Using amlodipine with multivitamin containing minerals decrease the effects of amlodipine.

Technical Classification

AMLODIPINE is categorized as: CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKING AGENTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Available Alternatives for AMACE 5MG/5MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

AMACE 5MG/5MG TABINR 60 for 10 TABLETSAMLODIPINE 5 MG, ENALAPRIL 5 MG
AMLO E 5MG/5MG TABINR 39 for 10 TABLETSENALAPRIL 5.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
AMTAS E TABINR 100 for 15 TABLETSENALAPRIL 5.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG
AMTAS- E TABINR 100 for 15 TABLETSENALAPRIL 5 MG, AMLODIPINE 5 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ENVAS AM 2.5MG/5MG TABINR 45.01 for 10 TABLETSENALAPRIL 5.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 2.5 MG