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Amlocor 5 belongs to the group of anti-anginal drugs with the main active ingredient Amlodipine. The dosage form of this drug is in the form of tablets, suitable for oral use. So what does Amlocor 5 do?
1. What is Amlocor 5?
The active ingredient Amlodipine in Amlocor 5 has the effect of treating angina pectoris, anti-hypertensive, calcium channel antagonist.After taking the drug, Amlodipine is slowly and almost completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Absorption of the drug is not affected by food. Peak plasma concentrations are achieved 6 to 12 hours after oral administration. The bioavailability of Amlodipine ranges from 6 to 80%.
Amlocor 5 has antianginal effects mainly by dilating peripheral arterioles and reducing cardiac afterload. The decrease in myocardial energy consumption and oxygen demand is due to the fact that the drug does not cause reflex tachycardia.
2. What are the effects of Amlocor 5?
Amlocor 5 is used to treat high blood pressure, or, if necessary, in combination with a thiazide diuretic, a beta-blocker, or an ACE inhibitor. This drug is also used to treat ischemic heart disease, stable angina or vasomotor angina (Prinzmetal).
Amlocor 5 can be used alone or in combination with other antianginal agents, or used in cases of resistance to nitrates or beta-blockers.
3. Usage and dosage of Amlocor 5
For adults: The therapeutic dose is 5mg x 1 time/day, the dose can be increased up to 10mg/day if there is no response to treatment after 2 weeks. For the elderly and people with cirrhosis of the liver: it is necessary to adjust the treatment dose as prescribed by the treating doctor.
4. Undesirable effects of Amlocor 5
Active ingredient Amlodipine is generally well tolerated. However, when using Amlocor 5 medicine, you may experience the most common side effects such as headache, edema, fatigue, drowsiness, nausea, abdominal pain, flushing, nervousness and anxiety. dizzy. In the process of using Amlocor 5, in addition to the above-mentioned side effects, there are also changes in digestive activity, pain in joints, weakness, shortness of breath, gingival hyperplasia, gynecomastia, and frequent urination. frequency, impotence, difficult defecation, mood changes, myalgia, rash, rash, visual disturbances, rare erythema multiforme.
As with other calcium channel blockers, the following side effects are rare and indistinguishable from the underlying disease: myocardial infarction, cardiac arrhythmias (including ventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation) or chest pain.
5. Amlocor 5 . drug interactions
When using Amlocor 5 with foods or alcohol, beer, tobacco... can change the effectiveness of the drug. The reason is that in those foods and drinks, there are other active ingredients that can affect the phenomenon of antagonism or synergism with the drug. You should try to read the instructions for use carefully or consult your doctor or pharmacist about the use of Amlocor 5 with food, alcohol and tobacco.
6. Some notes when using Amlocor 5
People with predisposition or hypersensitivity to dihydropyridine derivatives. For women during pregnancy or lactation: You can only use Amlodipine during pregnancy and lactation, when the benefits outweigh the risks because of Amlodipine's safety during pregnancy and lactation. Pregnancy and lactation have not been determined. The time to peak plasma concentrations is similar for the elderly and the young. Amlocor 5 can be passed to a baby through breast milk. It is best not to or limit the use of this drug during breastfeeding.
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