Amlocard-S 2.5 Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects, Dosage
What is amlocard-s 2.5 tablet used for?
Amlocard-S 2.5 Tablet contains S-Amlodipine (2.5mg), a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and angina. It works by relaxing blood vessels, improving blood flow, and reducing the workload on the heart. Take it as prescribed, usually once daily.
- Generic Name: S-Amlodipine
- Manufacturer: Intra Labs India Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ amlocard-s 2.5 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) | S-Amlodipine |
| Brand Name | Asomex 2.5 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Intra Labs India 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
Selectively blocks L-type calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle and cardiac muscle, inhibiting calcium influx and causing vasodilation and reduced peripheral vascular resistance.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take amlocard-s 2.5 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of amlocard-s 2.5 tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Edema (peripheral)
- Dizziness
- Flushing
- Palpitations
- Fatigue
- Nausea
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Severe hypotension
- Hepatotoxicity (rare)
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome (rare)
- Angioedema (rare)
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Gingival hyperplasia
- Gynecomastia
- Extrapyramidal symptoms
- Vasculitis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Grapefruit juice | Moderate | Increased S-Amlodipine concentration |
| Simvastatin | Moderate | Increased risk of myopathy |
| CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., Ketoconazole) | Moderate | Increased S-Amlodipine levels |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir)
- CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin, carbamazepine, phenytoin)
โก Moderate Interactions
- Simvastatin
- Grapefruit juice
- Diltiazem
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Aluminum/magnesium antacids
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase plasma levels; avoid concurrent intake.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May enhance hypotensive effects; avoid excessive alcohol.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to amlodipine or dihydropyridines, severe hypotension, cardiogenic shock, unstable angina (except Prinzmetal's), aortic stenosis.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood pressure, heart rate, signs of peripheral edema, liver function tests periodically.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; use with caution, risk to infant unknown.
๐ Overdose Management
Gastric lavage, activated charcoal, supportive care; intravenous calcium gluconate may reverse calcium channel blocker effects.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.
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