AMLOHEAL 5 (5mg Amlodipine)

Product Information

Amloheal 5mg tablets (generic name: Amlodipine) belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blockers.

• Used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
• Helps prevent angina (chest pain due to heart disease).
• Works by lowering blood pressure and reducing the heart’s workload, helping to prevent heart attacks and strokes.

Amloheal may be prescribed alone or in combination with other medications.

Why is this Medication Prescribed?

Amloheal is prescribed for:

• Hypertension (high blood pressure) — to reduce cardiovascular risks.
• Angina (chronic stable or variant chest pain) — to reduce episodes and improve exercise tolerance.

Benefits of Amloheal

• Effectively lowers high blood pressure, reducing the risk of serious complications such as stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems.
• Improves blood and oxygen supply to the heart, reducing the frequency and severity of chest pain.
• Helps increase exercise capacity in people with angina.
• Well tolerated and can be taken once daily, improving treatment convenience and adherence.
• By controlling blood pressure, Amloheal can also contribute to overall long-term heart health.

How Should this Medicine be Used?

• Can be taken with or without food.
• Take it at the same time each day for best results.
• Dose depends on the condition being treated and its severity.
• Continue taking as prescribed, even if you feel well.
• Do not stop the medication suddenly, as this may worsen your condition.

Lifestyle Recommendations:

• Stay physically active with regular exercise.
• Maintain a healthy diet.
• Manage your weight to support blood pressure control.

Possible Side Effects

Common side effects (usually mild):

• Headache
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Sleepiness

When to seek medical advice:

• If side effects are persistent, bothersome, or worsen over time.
• If you experience unusual symptoms, contact your doctor promptly.

Special Precautions

Before using Amloheal (Amlodipine), inform your doctor if you:

• Have liver disease, heart problems, or kidney disease.
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
• Are taking other medications for blood pressure or heart conditions.

Monitoring:

• Your doctor may recommend regular blood pressure checks to ensure the medicine is working properly.

Storage & Disposal

• Store at room temperature in the original container, tightly closed.
• Keep away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight (not in the bathroom).
• Do not store in cars or extreme temperatures.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Dispose of unused medication through a medicine take-back program or consult your pharmacist. Do not flush down the toilet.

Emergency Guidance

• If someone accidentally swallows too many tablets, call your local poison control center immediately.
• If the person collapses, faints, or has difficulty breathing, call emergency services right away.