Description
Amcard 5 MG Tablet is a medicine used for the treatment of high blood pressure. This medicine works by relaxing the blood vessels which make the blood flow easily, thus lowering the blood pressure. This will reduce your risk of heart attack or a stroke by making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.
Amcard 5 MG Tablet shows side effects like swelling in your ankles or feet, headache, sleepiness, dizziness, tiredness, nausea, and upset stomach. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Avoid consuming grapefruit juice with this medicine as it can cause side effects.
Amcard 5 MG Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose will be decided by your doctor depending on your blood pressure level. Take this medicine at the same time every day to maintain a constant level in the blood. It is a long-term treatment hence, do not stop the medicine without your doctor’s consultation. Stopping this medicine abruptly can cause unwanted side effects or a sudden increase in your blood pressure.
Amcard 5 MG Tablet is not recommended to be used in children under 6 years unless prescribed by your doctor. Inform your doctor about all the medicines and supplements you are taking as this medicine can interact with them and result in side effects. If you have any pre-existing liver problems, then inform your doctor about them. If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding, then consult your doctor before taking Amcard 5 MG Tablet.
Substitutes
List of substitutes for Amcard 5 MG Tablet
Amlodepin 5 MG Tablet
Zydus Cadila
Amlodipine Besylate 5 MG Tablet
Lupin Ltd.
Amlopin 5 MG Tablet
Usv Ltd.
Numlo 5 MG Tablet
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Zudipine 5 mg Tablet
Zuventus Healthcare Ltd.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Amcard 5 MG Tablet
Swelling of ankles or feet
Difficulty in breathing
Dizziness
Increased heartbeat
Redness of face, neck, arms and chest
Muscle pain
Heartburn
Acid or sour stomach
Stomach pain
Anxiety
Diarrhoea
Constipation
Sweating
Nausea
Stomach upset
Headache
Uses of Amcard 5 MG Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Hypertension
Hypertension (high blood pressure) can cause damage to the blood vessels that leads to heart problems, kidney problems, stroke, and medical conditions. Amcard 5 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of hypertension. It reduces the increased blood pressure and improves blood flow.
Angina pectoris
Angina pectoris is a heart condition characterized by chest pain. It occurs when the heart muscle does not get enough blood as required. The symptoms include squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness or pain in the chest. Amcard 5 MG Tablet is used in the prevention of angina pectoris.
When not to use?
Allergy
Avoid taking Amcard 5 MG Tablet if you are allergic to Amlodipine. This could lead to symptoms like redness, swelling, breathing difficulties, hives, etc. You should ask your doctor for another alternative if you have a known history of allergy to this medicine.
Warnings
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Amcard 5 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnant women as it may cause harm to your foetus. Do not take this medicine in pregnancy unless prescribed by your doctor.
Breast-feeding
Amcard 5 MG Tablet may be used in breastfeeding women as the level of Amlodipine in your breast milk is usually low. However, use it only on your doctor’s recommendation.
General warnings
Hypotension
Amcard 5 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have severe aortic stenosis (narrowing of the aortic valve in the heart) and hypotension (low blood pressure). This medicine affects the contraction of the heart and will worsen your condition. Your doctor may adjust the Amcard 5 MG Tablet dose as required.
Myocardial infarction or angina
Amcard 5 MG Tablet should be used with caution if you have heart problems. This medicine weakens the contractions of your heart and slows down the heart rate which may further affect your heart. Your doctor may adjust the dose as required.
Impaired liver function
Amcard 5 MG Tablet is absorbed in the liver. Hence it should be taken with caution if you have any medical condition of the liver, as it may lead to accumulation of the medicine and other side effects. Inform your doctor if you have any liver conditions, he may consider dose adjustments or other alternative medicine depending on your condition.
Use in children
The safety and efficacy of Amcard 5 MG Tablet have not been established in children below 6 years of age.
Dosage
Missed Dose
If you forgot to take the dose of Amcard 5 MG Tablet at the given time, then take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Never take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor. If you have intentionally or accidentally consumed more than the prescribed amount of Amcard 5 MG Tablet, contact your doctor immediately for further guidance.
Interactions
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Carbamazepine
Dexamethasone
Itraconazole
Rifampicin
Disease interactions
Hypotension or cardiogenic shock
Amcard 5 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in conditions such as hypotension (low blood pressure) or cardiogenic shock (a life-threatening situation in which your heart suddenly stops pumping enough blood to the body). It weakens the contractions of your heart muscle and slows down the heart rate, which further depresses blood pressure and cardiac output (amount of blood pumped by the heart in a minute). If this medicine is prescribed in such conditions, the heart functions need to be closely monitored.
Coronary artery disease
Amcard 5 MG Tablet should be used with extreme caution in people with coronary artery diseases (a condition where the blood vessels of your heart are damaged, mainly due to build-up of plaque). This medicine may weaken the contractions of your heart and slow down the heart rate which may worsen the condition. If this medicine is prescribed in such conditions, the heart functions need to be closely monitored.
Food interactions
Consumption of grapefruit juice is not recommended during treatment with Amcard 5 MG Tablet as grapefruit juice can increase the absorption of this medicine in your body. This could lead to excessive lowering of your blood pressure and side effects.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
General Instructions
Amcard 5 MG Tablet may be taken with or without food.
Do not crush, break or chew the tablet.
The dose prescribed is based on your situation, so avoid taking more or fewer doses than that prescribed by your doctor.
This medicine is intended for long term treatment. You should not stop taking the medicine abruptly without your doctor’s consultation as it can cause withdrawal symptoms.
Be careful while standing up immediately from a sitting or lying down position as this medicine may sometimes cause a sudden drop in your blood pressure, which can make you dizzy.
This medicine can cause dizziness, so try to avoid activities that require mental focus, especially at the beginning of the treatment or until you know how this medicine affects you.
This medicine can cause swelling in your ankles and feet, so try raising your legs on a low stool when you are sitting. Consult a doctor if this swelling worries you.
