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Amlodipine Tablets 5mg, 28 Tablets
Trusted Hypertension Management for Humans and Animals
Amlodipine 5mg Tablets are an effective solution for managing high blood pressure (hypertension) and preventing related cardiovascular conditions in both humans and pets. As a calcium channel blocker, Amlodipine relaxes blood vessels, improving blood flow and reducing the workload on the heart. Widely prescribed for humans and in veterinary medicine, these tablets offer versatile and reliable treatment for hypertension in cats and dogs.
Key Benefits:
For Humans:
- Hypertension Management: Effectively lowers high blood pressure, reducing the risk of strokes and heart attacks.
- Angina Prevention: Relieves chest pain by enhancing blood flow to the heart.
- Convenient Dosing: Easy-to-swallow tablets with once-daily administration.
For Veterinary Use:
- Hypertension in Pets: Commonly used to manage high blood pressure in cats and dogs, especially secondary to kidney or heart conditions.
- Precise Dosing: The 5mg strength allows for tailored dosing in pets of various sizes.
- Enhanced Pet Comfort: Improves the quality of life for animals suffering from cardiovascular issues.
Who Is Amlodipine 5mg Tablets Suitable For?
Humans:
- Adults managing chronic hypertension or angina.
- Individuals requiring reliable and proven blood pressure treatment.
Animals:
- Cats and dogs diagnosed with hypertension or related cardiovascular conditions.
- Pets needing accurate and consistent dosing for effective blood pressure control.
How to Use:
For Humans:
- Take one tablet daily or as directed by your healthcare provider.
- Swallow the tablet with water, with or without food.
- Regularly monitor blood pressure levels as recommended by your doctor.
For Veterinary Use:
- Administer the prescribed dosage as directed by a licensed veterinarian.
- Use a pill pocket or mix with food to simplify administration for pets.
- Monitor your pet’s condition and consult your vet for any concerns.
Why Choose Amlodipine 5mg Tablets?
- Proven Efficacy: Trusted for managing high blood pressure in humans and animals.
- Dual Use: Suitable for healthcare and veterinary applications.
- Reliable and Safe: A well-established treatment with a long history of effective use.
Precautions:
Humans:
- Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy after taking Amlodipine.
- Inform your doctor of any liver conditions or ongoing medications.
Animals:
- Watch for signs of lethargy, vomiting, or reduced appetite in pets.
- Always follow your veterinarian’s dosage instructions to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Possible Side Effects:
- Humans: Side effects may include swelling (edema), dizziness, and fatigue. Seek medical advice if symptoms persist.
- Pets: Side effects in cats and dogs may include drowsiness, mild vomiting, or changes in appetite. Contact your veterinarian if any adverse reactions occur.
FAQs:
Q: How does Amlodipine 5mg work?
A: Amlodipine relaxes blood vessels, improving blood flow and reducing the workload on the heart. This helps manage hypertension effectively in humans and pets.
Q: Can this product be used for pets?
A: Yes, Amlodipine is widely prescribed by veterinarians to manage hypertension in cats and dogs.
Q: What should I do if I miss a dose?
A: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember, but skip it if the next scheduled dose is near. Never double the dose.
Amlodipine Tablets 5mg Reviews
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Customer Testimonials:
- Jane T.: “Amlodipine 5mg Tablets have been a reliable treatment for my father’s high blood pressure. Highly recommend for consistent results!”
- Mark R.: “Our vet prescribed Amlodipine for our dog’s hypertension. The improvement in her energy and well-being is remarkable!”
What is the price of Amlodipine Tablets 5mg?
The price of Amlodipine Tablets 5mg is £3.50
Where can you buy Amlodipine Tablets 5mg?
You can buy Amlodipine Tablets 5mg at Dock Pharmacy Essex UK, UK Online Pharmacy.
Can you buy Amlodipine Tablets 5mg Over the counter?
Amlodipine Tablets 5mg is not available to buy over the counter. You need a prescription to buy Amlodipine Tablets 5mg
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Take control of hypertension with Amlodipine 5mg Tablets (28 Tablets), trusted for human and veterinary use. Order now from Dock Pharmacy for fast, reliable delivery.
Note: Always use Amlodipine 5mg Tablets as prescribed by a healthcare provider or veterinarian. Regular monitoring ensures safety and optimal results for both humans and pets.
Dock Pharmacy
128 Dock Road, Tilbury, Essex, RM18 7BJ
Tel: 01375846316
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AMLODIPINE
hOW TO USE
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
The recommended initial dose is Amlodipine 5 mg once daily. The dose can be increased to Amlodipine 10 mg once daily.
This medicine can be used before or after food and drinks. You should take your medicine at the same time each day with a drink of water. Do not take Amlodipine with grapefruit juice.
Use in children and adolescents
For children and adolescents (6 -17 years old), the recommended usual starting dose is 2.5 mg a day. The maximum recommended dose is 5 mg a day. Amlodipine 2.5 mg is not currently available and the 2.5 mg dose cannot be obtained with Amlodipine 5 mg as these tablets are not manufactured to break into two equal halves.
It is important to keep taking the tablets. Do not wait until your tablets are finished before seeing your doctor.
If you take more Amlodipine than you should
Taking too many tablets may cause your blood pressure to become low or even dangerously low. You may feel dizzy, lightheaded, faint or weak. If blood pressure drop is severe enough shock can occur. Your skin could feel cool and clammy and you could lose consciousness. Seek immediate medical attention if you take too many Amlodipine tablets.
If you forget to take Amlodipine
Do not worry. If you forget to take a tablet, leave out that dose completely. Take your next dose at the right time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you stop taking Amlodipine
Your doctor will advise you how long to take this medicine. Your condition may return if you stop using this medicine before you are advised.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
CAUTION
What you need to know before you take Amlodipine
Do not take Amlodipine
- If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to amlodipine, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6), or to any other calcium antagonists. This may be itching, reddening of the skin or difficulty in breathing.
- If you have severe low blood pressure (hypotension).
- If you have narrowing of the aortic heart valve (aortic stenosis) or cardiogenic shock (a condition where your heart is unable to supply enough blood to the body).
- If you suffer from heart failure after a heart attack.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Amlodipine.
You should inform your doctor if you have or have had any of the following conditions:
- Recent heart attack
- Heart failure
- Severe increase in blood pressure (Hypertensive crisis)
- Liver disease
- You are elderly and your dose needs to be increased
Children and adolescents
Amlodipine has not been studied in children under the age of 6 years. Amlodipine should only be used for hypertension in children and adolescents from 6 years to 17 years of age (see section 3).
For more information talk to your doctor.
Other medicines and Amlodipine
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, or have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Amlodipine may affect or be affected by other medicines, such as:
- ketoconazole, itraconazole (anti-fungal medicines)
- ritonavir, indinavir, nelfinavir (so called protease inhibitors used to treat HIV)
- rifampicin, erythromycin, clarithromycin (antibiotics)
- hypericum perforatum (St. John’s Wort)
- verapamil, diltiazem (heart medicines)
- dantrolene (infusion for severe body temperature abnormalities)
- tacrolimus, sirolimus, temsirolimus, and everolimus (medicine used to alter the way your immune system works)
- simvastatin (a cholesterol lowering medicine)
- cyclosporine (an immunosuppressant)
Amlodipine may lower your blood pressure even more if you are already taking other medicines to treat your high blood pressure.
Amlodipine with food and drink
Grapefruit juice and grapefruit should not be consumed by people who are taking Amlodipine. This is because grapefruit and grapefruit juice can lead to an increase in the blood levels of the active ingredient amlodipine, which can cause an unpredictable increase in the blood pressure lowering effect of Amlodipine.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Pregnancy
The safety of amlodipine in human pregnancy has not been established. If you think you might be pregnant, or are planning to get pregnant, you must tell your doctor before you take Amlodipine.
Breast-feeding
Amlodipine has been shown to pass into breast milk in small amounts. If you are breast-feeding or about to start breast-feeding you must tell your doctor before taking Amlodipine.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Driving and using machines
Amlodipine may affect your ability to drive or use machines. If the tablets make you feel sick, dizzy or tired, or give you a headache, do not drive or use machines and contact your doctor immediately.
Side Effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Visit your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects after taking this medicine.
- Sudden wheeziness, chest pain, shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing
- Swelling of eyelids, face or lips
- Swelling of the tongue and throat which causes great difficulty breathing
- Severe skin reactions including intense skin rash, hives, reddening of the skin over your whole body, severe itching, blistering, peeling and swelling of the skin, inflammation of mucous membranes (Stevens Johnson Syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis) or other allergic reactions
- Heart attack, abnormal heart beat
- Inflamed pancreas which may cause severe abdominal and back pain accompanied with feeling very unwell
The following very common side effect has been reported. If this causes you problems or if it lasts for more than one week, you should contact your doctor.
Very common: may affect more than 1 in 10 people
- Oedema (fluid retention)
The following common side effects have been reported. If any of these cause you problems or if they last for more than one week, you should contact your doctor.
Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 people
- Headache, dizziness, sleepiness (especially at the beginning of treatment)
- Palpitations (awareness of your heart beat), flushing
- Abdominal pain, feeling sick (nausea)
- Altered bowel habits, diarrhoea, constipation, indigestion
- Tiredness, weakness
- Visual disturbances, double vision
- Muscle cramps
- Ankle swelling
Other side-effects that have been reported include the following list. If any of these get serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Uncommon: may affect up to 1 in 100 people
- Mood changes, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness
- Trembling, taste abnormalities, fainting
- Numbness or tingling sensation in your limbs, loss of pain sensation
- Ringing in the ears
- Low blood pressure
- Sneezing/running nose caused by inflammation of the lining of the nose (rhinitis)
- Cough
- Dry mouth, vomiting (being sick)
- Hair loss, increased sweating, itchy skin, red patches on skin, skin discolouration
- Disorder in passing urine, increased need to urinate at night, increased number of times of passing urine
- Inability to obtain an erection; discomfort or enlargement of the breasts in men
- Pain, feeling unwell
- Joint or muscle pain, back pain
- Weight increase or decrease
Rare: may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people
- Confusion
Very rare: may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people
- Decreased numbers of white blood cells, decrease in blood platelets which may result in unusual bruising or easy bleeding
- Excess sugar in blood (hyperglycaemia)
- A disorder of the nerves which can cause muscular weakness, tingling or numbness
- Swelling of the gums
- Abdominal bloating (gastritis)
- Abnormal liver function, inflammation of the liver (hepatitis), yellowing of the skin (jaundice), liver enzyme increase which may have an effect on some medical tests
- Increased muscle tension
- Inflammation of blood vessels, often with skin rash
- Sensitivity to light
- Disorders combining rigidity, tremor, and/or movement disorders
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
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