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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab is used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). It contains S-amlodipine, which works by relaxing the blood vessels; this reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as fatigue, headache, nausea, dizziness, and abdominal pain. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

S AMLODIPINE-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Burgeon Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

About S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab

S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain). Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a lifelong or chronic condition in which the blood pressure against the artery walls becomes high. The higher this blood pressure, the harder the heart has to pump.

S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab contains S-amlodipine, which acts by relaxing the blood vessels. It helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of a heart attack or stroke.

You may have common side effects like fatigue, ankle swelling, sleepiness, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), headache, nausea, dizziness, palpitations, and abdominal pain that usually resolve after some time. However, talk to your doctor if these side effects persist longer.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab . Tell your doctor if you are taking any other anti-hypertensive medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, are planning to get pregnant, or are breastfeeding. S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab should not be given to children without consulting the doctor.

Uses of S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab

S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and manage heart conditions. The detailed uses of S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab are as follows:

  • Hypertension: S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab lowers high blood pressure and minimises the risk of heart-related complications.
  • Angina pectoris: S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab prevents and relieves chest pain by increasing blood flow to the heart.
  • Management of coronary artery disease: S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab relaxes and widens blood vessels, reducing cardiac strain.
  • Cardiovascular risk reduction: S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab reduces the chance of heart attacks, strokes, and other heart-related disorders.

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Directions for Use

  • Take S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab with or without food as advised by your doctor.
  • It is advised to take S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab once daily; however, follow your doctor’s recommendation regarding the dosage and duration.
  • Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab is used to treat heart-related conditions like angina (chest pain) and high blood pressure (hypertension).
  • S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.
  • It is a calcium channel blocker that inhibits the entry of calcium (ions) across the heart, which relaxes and widens the smooth muscles for better blood flow.
  • S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab helps prevent sudden spasms of the coronary artery (blood vessels of the heart) and reduces how hard the heart has to pump blood around the body, lowering its oxygen requirements.
  • It improves an individual’s tolerance to physical activity and exercise and keeps their blood pressure normal during exercise. As a result, it overall protects your heart and keeps it healthy.

How S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab Works

S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab contains S amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker that acts by relaxing the blood vessels. This reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of a heart attack or stroke.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab out of reach and sight of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab

Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to severe side effects. Symptoms of overdose may include excessive peripheral vasodilation with marked low blood pressure and reflex tachycardia. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

  • S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab should not be given to people allergic to S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab , who have low blood pressure (less than 90 mmHg), have had a heart attack, kidney disease, liver disease, are pregnant women, or are planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding women without a doctor's prescription.
  • Besides this, it is contraindicated in patients with aortic stenosis (a heart valve problem).
  • S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab can pass into breast milk, but its effect on the baby is not known. So, it is better to tell your doctor if you are taking S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab and breastfeeding.
  • S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of hypotension or cardiogenic shock due to the increased risk of worsening the patient's condition.
  • S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab should be used with caution in patients with coronary artery disease due to the increased risk of worsening the patient's condition.
  • Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
  • Consumption of S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab may cause dizziness. Avoid activities like driving while on this medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with S-Amlovas 5 mg Tablet:
Taking carbamazepine and S-Amlovas 5 mg Tablet together may possibly reduce the blood levels of S-Amlovas 5 mg Tablet, which could reduce its treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Carbamazepine and S-Amlovas 5 mg Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with S-Amlovas 5 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Tizanidine and S-Amlovas 5 mg Tablet together may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Tizanidine and S-Amlovas 5 mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and changes in pulse or heart rate, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
S-AmlodipineMitotane
Severe
How does the drug interact with S-Amlovas 5 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Mitotane and S-Amlovas 5 mg Tablet can reduce the blood levels of S-Amlovas 5 mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Mitotane and S-Amlovas 5 mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, but they can be taken if advised by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
S-AmlodipineDolasetron
Severe
How does the drug interact with S-Amlovas 5 mg Tablet:
Taking Dolasetron and S-Amlovas 5 mg Tablet together can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
The combined use of Dolasetron and S-Amlovas 5 mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, but they can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or irregular heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with S-Amlovas 5 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Phenytoin and S-Amlovas 5 mg Tablet can reduce the blood levels of Amlodipine.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Phenytoin and S-Amlovas 5 mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, but they can be taken if advised by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
S-AmlodipineRifapentine
Severe
How does the drug interact with S-Amlovas 5 mg Tablet:
The combined use of Rifapentine and S-Amlovas 5 mg Tablet can reduce the blood levels of Amlodipine.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Rifapentine and S-Amlovas 5 mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, but they can be taken if advised by your doctor. consult a doctor if your symptoms do not improve. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with S-Amlovas 5 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Simvastatin and S-Amlovas 5 mg Tablet together can increase the blood levels of simvastatin and increase the risk of side effects such as liver damage and rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking of Simvastatin and S-Amlovas 5 mg Tablet can lead to interaction, but they can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, fever, dark-coloured urine, chills, joint pain, swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with S-Amlovas 5 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Ceritinib together with S-Amlovas 5 mg Tablet can slow your heart rate and increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm which can be severe. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Ceritinib and S-Amlovas 5 mg Tablet can lead to an interaction, but they can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms of sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with S-Amlovas 5 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Amlodipine with Itraconazole may significantly raise the blood levels and effects of Amlodipine.

How to manage the interaction:
Coadministration of Amlodipine and Itraconazole may interact, but if prescribed by a doctor, they can be used together. Consult a doctor if you develop chest discomfort, trouble breathing, dizziness or fainting, swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet, or any other of these symptoms. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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S AMLODIPINE-5MGCalcium rich foods
Moderate

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S AMLODIPINE-5MGCalcium rich foods
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Tofu Set With Calcium, Ragi, Seasame Seeds, Kale, Milk, Almonds, Bok Choy, Calcium-Fortified Soy Milk, Cheese, Yogurt

How to manage the interaction:
Calcium-containing products may decrease the effectiveness of calcium channel blockers by saturating calcium channels with calcium. monitoring the effectiveness of calcium channel blocker therapy during co-administration with calcium products.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9.
  • Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week. Doing this can help you to lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.
  • Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products.
  • Limit your daily intake of sodium chloride (table salt) to 2300 mg or less, ideally 1500 mg or less, for most adults.
  • If you are taking alcohol, then only one serving for women and two servings for men is advisable.
  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
  • Avoid chronic stress, as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
  • Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation, then immediately contact your doctor.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood pressure.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab to avoid unpleasant side effects like lowering of blood pressure (hypotension).

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab .

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

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Driving

Unsafe

Drive with caution, as S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab can cause drowsiness and impair driving ability.

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Liver

Caution

S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab should be used with caution, especially if you have or have had a history of liver disease.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab is generally safe to prescribe in patients with kidney diseases, and dose adjustment is generally not required. However, your doctor will decide the appropriate dosage strength depending on the severity of your condition.

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Children

Consult your doctor

S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab can be given safely to children aged 6-12 years, provided the dose has been prescribed by a child specialist. S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab should not be given to the children without consulting a child specialist.

FAQs

S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain).

S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab contains S-amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker that acts by relaxing the blood vessels. This reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke.

The common side effects of S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab are fatigue, ankle swelling, sleepiness, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), headache, nausea, dizziness, palpitations, and abdominal pain resolves after some time.

No, you are advised to inform your doctor and monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks before stopping the medicine. Depending upon your current blood pressure readings, there is a possibility your doctor may lower your medicine dosage and will not recommend discontinuing it.

In case you have missed a dose of S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab , you are advised to take it as soon as you remember. However, try not to miss a dose in the first place, if it is time for you to take your next dose, then do not take both doses together. Take only one dose, taking a double dose of S-Amlovas 5Mg Tab will lead to low blood pressure.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Burgeon Pharmaceuticals Private Limited, No 19 Raja St Alandur, Chennai-600016, Tamil Nadu, India
Other Info - SAM0018

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