Uses of Amlocard

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1. Uses of Amlocard 5mg

Amlocard 5 drug with the main ingredient is Amlodipine 5mg, a derivative of dihydropyridine, belonging to the group of calcium channel blockers. Amlodipine inhibits the passage of calcium ions across the membrane into vascular smooth muscle to relax these smooth muscles, thereby helping to lower blood pressure. In addition, the drug also causes dilation of coronary arteries and arterioles, thanks to the effect of enhancing myocardial oxygenation in patients with coronary spasm - Prinzmetal angina.

2. Uses of Amlocard 5

Amlocard 5 is indicated for the treatment of:
High blood pressure People with chronic angina Patients with vasospasm Patients with Prinzmetal angina Amlocard 5 drugs should not be used in the following cases:
Coarctation of the aorta, blockage of blood vessels People with a history of low blood pressure People who are in shock, have chest pain or have a heart attack Pregnant women and nursing mothers People with a history of hypersensitivity to Amlodipine or any ingredient in Amlocard.

3. Dosage and how to use Amlocard 5

3.1. How to use Amlocard is taken orally. Patients should take the entire Amlocard 5mg tablet, do not chew, break or crush it because it can reduce the effectiveness of the drug. The drug can be used at any time of the day, but to achieve good treatment effect and limit forgetting, it should be taken every day at the same time.
3.2. Dosage Usual dose: 5 mg once daily May be increased to a maximum dose of 10 mg once daily if necessary.

4. Amlocard 5 . side effects

Patients may experience some unwanted side effects while using Amlocard 5 such as:
Immune system disorders: angioedema, allergic reactions, edema Skin: rash, urticaria, hemorrhage Hematology: hypotension Metabolism: hyperglycemia, hepatitis, pancreatitis Nervous system disorders: headache, dizziness, fatigue, insomnia, tremor, confusion Musculoskeletal: cramps, ankle swelling Cardiovascular disorders: arrhythmia, congestive heart failure, atrioventricular block, cardiac arrest Gastrointestinal disorders: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea If you experience unusual symptoms during drug therapy Amlocard 5 patients should immediately notify the doctor, pharmacist for instructions on handling.

5. Amlocard 5 . drug interactions

Amlocard 5 may interact if used concurrently with the following drugs and substances:
Other antihypertensive drugs such as vasodilators, receptor blockers, ACE inhibitors: increase the risk of hypotension Dantrolene, Verapamil: increase blood potassium levels excessively. Antifungal agents: increase the antihypertensive effect of Amlodipine. Lithium: causes nausea, diarrhea, possibly neurotoxicity Rifampicin: changes the concentration of Amlodipine in the blood Estrogen: increases blood vessel pressure, reduces the effect of Amlocard. Drugs used for anesthesia Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: may reduce the antihypertensive effect of Amlodipine. Grapefruit juice: increased antihypertensive effect.

6. Be careful when using Amlocard 5 with subjects

Patients with heart failure: Several reports have shown that the use of Amlodipine is associated with an increased incidence of pulmonary edema in patients with non-ischemic heart failure. Hepatic impairment: In this subject, the half-life of the drug is prolonged, so caution and close monitoring of the patient is required when deciding to use Amlodipine. People who are allergic to flour should not use Amlocard because it contains wheat flour. Amlocard may cause orthostatic hypotension or syncope in some patients. Amlodipine may cause fatigue, headache, dizziness, nausea, impaired responsiveness, and mild or moderate influence on the ability to drive or use machines. Patients should be warned to be cautious, do not perform the above activities after driving, especially from the beginning of treatment. Do not use Amlocard for pregnant women and nursing mothers because of its safety and effectiveness. The effect of the drug on the fetus and neonate has not been established.

7. Handling when forgetting or overdosing on Amlocard

In case you have just forgotten a pill 1-2 hours after the time you need to take it, take it as soon as possible. If it is time for the next dose, do not take the make up dose, take the next dose as scheduled. Do not change the dose arbitrarily to make up for the missed dose
Symptoms of overdose, the patient may have some symptoms such as: hypotension, atrioventricular block, intraventricular conduction disturbances, bradycardia and shock, even death
When symptoms of Amlocard overdose appear, the patient should immediately stop the drug and go to a medical facility for timely treatment. The patient was gastric lavage, cardiovascular symptoms monitored, and electrolyte disturbances treated. If the patient is volume-depleted, fluids should be given and adrenaline or noradrenaline should be used if peripheral vasodilation causes severe hypotension.
Above is all information about Amlocard 5's uses, dosage and important notes when using. Amlocard is a prescription drug, and patients should only use it as directed by their doctor to make Amlocard 5 safe and effective.

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