What is Amlodipine 5 mg and how is it used?

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1. How does amlodipine 5 mg work?

Amlodipine is classified as a calcium channel blocker with a stable blood pressure control effect, thereby reducing the occurrence of chest pain. As explained by doctors, the mechanism of action of amlodipine drug is to inhibit the flow of calcium ions through smooth muscle and heart, thereby relaxing muscles / vasodilating, reducing the risk of high blood pressure. In particular, amlodipine 5 mg has absolutely no side effects such as decreased atrioventricular conduction at the heart or negative effect on myocardial contractility.
To date, the specific mode of action of amlodipine has not been established for angina symptoms. However, amlodipine very well demonstrates this function by improving the constriction of the coronary arteries and thereby promoting the pumping action of the heart throughout the body. In addition, amlodipine also reduces the amount of oxygen required by the heart.
Currently, on the market are distributing many drugs containing amlodipine ingredient (single component or mixed ingredient), including:
Amlodipine 2.5 mg, amlodipine 5 mg, amlodipine 10mg, Amlodipine stada 5mg, amlodipine domesco 5mg, amlor 5mg: these are single component amlodipine drugs. The drug contains mixed ingredients with amlodipine including coveram, azor, caduet, consensi, exforge, tribenzor and twynsta... with various combination ingredients such as perindopril, olmesartan, atorvastatin, celecoxib... The price of amlodipine-containing drugs varies. The range is relatively wide, from 700 VND to 13,000 VND / pill depending on the drug company as well as the content of amlodipine in 1 pill. Therefore, patients should be prescribed by a doctor before use to ensure the right medicine and the right disease, to avoid overdose.

2. When is amlodipine 5 mg taken? Instructions for use for amlodipine

Patients assigned to take amlodipine 5 mg should adhere to taking the drug once a day at a fixed time. Because the vast majority of people with high blood pressure are elderly, their memory is no longer clear, you should set a fixed alarm to remind and consider taking medicine as a daily habit. The drug amlodipine 5 mg does not matter the specific time of the day, you can take it in the morning, in the evening, even when hungry or when full. So make it a priority to take your medication at a time that is most convenient and memorable for you.
In case you forget to take the medicine, depending on the case, there will be different solutions:
If the time when you remember that you have not taken the medicine is not too far from the fixed time, take this new dose immediately. If by the time you remember you have not taken your medicine, more than 12 hours have passed, or it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking your usual dose. 2 times taken to make 1. Amlodipine's effect is to control the body's blood pressure index and keep it at a stable level, preventing symptoms of angina. However, amlodipine can only improve and prevent symptoms as well as stabilize blood pressure, completely cannot treat the cause of your high blood pressure. Therefore, even when blood pressure has stabilized, the use of amlodipine 5 mg must be maintained regularly.

3. What is the dose of amlodipine 5 mg?

Amlodipine 5 mg is usually produced in the form of tablets, each containing 5 mg of amlodipine. This is also the normal daily dose for adults.
Within the first 4 weeks of use, the dose of amlodipine 5 mg is 1 tablet per day. However, if after this time there is still not much effect on symptoms and blood pressure readings, you can increase the dose to 2 tablets / day.
Dosage will be specifically prescribed by the doctor based on the patient's blood pressure, health conditions, medical conditions and comorbidities. Therefore, when you find that the drug is not effective, you should discuss with your doctor before increasing the dose, absolutely do not arbitrarily decide on this issue.

4. Side effects to watch out for Amlodipine 5 mg

Any medicine has unwanted side effects for the patient and Amlodipine 5 mg is no exception.
Long-term use of amlodipine will bring unwanted negative effects such as:
Swollen feet: you can overcome this problem by keeping your feet higher than your head while sleeping. Hot flashes, headache and dizziness, dizziness: in the first week of using amlodipine, patients will all have the above phenomena. However, they will gradually subside gradually. To improve these side effects, patients should drink plenty of water and ensure quality sleep, limit the use of stimulants. Heart palpitations, nausea, syncope: often occur when patients have amlodipine poisoning (overdose). However, this side effect is very rare. Besides, Amlodipine 5 mg is also contraindicated for patients in the target group such as pregnant or lactating women, patients with recent myocardial infarction or liver failure. Heart failure...
It can be said that Amlodipine 5 mg and many other amlodipine drugs on the market are a method of preventing / controlling high blood pressure of patients, thereby preventing related diseases. to this situation. To ensure effectiveness and avoid side effects when using, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor or pharmacist.
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