Amloss 10 Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is amloss 10 tablet used for?
Amloss 10 Tablet contains Amlodipine 10mg, 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. It is typically taken once daily, with or without food.
- Generic Name: Amlodipine
- Manufacturer: Dansan Medichem
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ amloss 10 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 | Dansan Medichem |
| 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 amloss 10 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of amloss 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Simvastatin | Moderate | Increased risk of myopathy |
| Grapefruit juice | Moderate | Increased amlodipine levels |
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.
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