amcar 5mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is amcar 5mg tablet used for?
Amlokind 5 Tablet (Amlodipine) is used to treat CARDIAC. It contains Amlodipine (5mg), which Inhibits calcium ion influx across cardiac and vascular smooth muscle cells, lea. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Amlodipine
- Manufacturer: Novus Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ amcar 5mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Hypertension, chronic stable angina, vasospastic angina (Prinzmetal's angina).
Off-label uses: Raynaud's phenomenon, migraine prophylaxis, high-altitude pulmonary edema.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Amlodipine |
| Brand Name | Amlokind 5 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Novus Life Sciences Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Calcium channel blockers- Dihydropyridines (DHP) |
| Route of Administration | Oral. |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits calcium ion influx across cardiac and vascular smooth muscle cells, leading to vasodilation and reduced peripheral vascular resistance.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take amcar 5mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of amcar 5mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Edema (peripheral)
- Dizziness
- Flushing
- Palpitations
- Fatigue
- Nausea
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Severe hypotension
- Myocardial infarction (rare)
- Hepatotoxicity (rare)
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome (rare)
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Gingival hyperplasia
- Gynecomastia
- Leukopenia
- Vasculitis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| CYP3A4 inhibitors | Major | Increased amlodipine exposure, risk of toxicity |
| CYP3A4 inducers | Major | Decreased amlodipine efficacy |
| Simvastatin | Major | Increased risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis |
| Grapefruit juice | Moderate | Increased amlodipine levels |
| Diltiazem | Moderate | Increased amlodipine levels |
| Clarithromycin | Moderate | Increased amlodipine levels |
| Antacids | Minor | Slight decrease in amlodipine absorption |
| Sildenafil | Minor | Additive hypotensive effect |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir)
- CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin, carbamazepine)
- Simvastatin
โก Moderate Interactions
- Grapefruit juice
- Diltiazem
- Clarithromycin
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Sildenafil
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase amlodipine levels.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Alcohol may potentiate the hypotensive effect.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to amlodipine or dihydropyridines, severe hypotension, cardiogenic shock.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood pressure, heart rate, peripheral edema, liver function tests.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; caution advised.
๐ Overdose Management
Gastric lavage, activated charcoal, supportive care; calcium gluconate may be beneficial.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if close to next dose, skip missed dose. Do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.