amlogard 5mg tablet
What is amlogard 5mg tablet used for?
This medicine contains Amlodipine (5mg) and is used to treat CARDIAC. Inhibits calcium ion influx across cardiac and vascular smooth muscle cells, leading to vasodilation. Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Amlodipine
- Manufacturer: Pfizer Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Category A
- Prescription Required: Yes
💊 amlogard 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.
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Amlodipine |
| Brand Name | Amlokind 5 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Pfizer 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 amlogard 5mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of amlogard 5mg tablet
✅ Common Side Effects
🚨 Serious Side Effects
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| 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 |
🚨 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.
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.