Amlode 5 Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is amlode 5 tablet used for?
Amlode 5 Tablet contains Amlodipine (5mg), a calcium channel blocker that relaxes blood vessels to lower blood pressure and improve blood flow, treating hypertension and angina. It is manufactured by Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd.
- Generic Name: Amlodipine
- Manufacturer: Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Category A
- Prescription Required: Yes
💊 amlode 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.
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Amlodipine |
| Brand Name | Amlokind 5 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Johnlee Pharmaceuticals 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 20-25°C (68-77°F); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)
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
💡 How to Take amlode 5 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
⚠️ Side Effects of amlode 5 tablet
✅ Common Side Effects
🚨 Serious Side Effects
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Beta-blockers | Moderate | Increased risk of hypotension |
| CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole) | Moderate | Increased amlodipine levels |
| Simvastatin | Moderate | Increased risk of myopathy |
🚨 Major Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir)
- CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin, carbamazepine)
- Simvastatin
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- Grapefruit juice
- Diltiazem
- Clarithromycin
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
Alcohol may potentiate the hypotensive effect.
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to amlodipine or dihydropyridines, severe hypotension, cardiogenic shock.
🤱 Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; caution advised.
💊 Overdose Management
Gastric lavage, activated charcoal, supportive care; calcium gluconate may be beneficial.
⏰ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if close to next dose, skip missed dose. Do not double dose.
🔄 Substitutes for amlode 5 tablet
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.