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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy

Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain). It contains Amlodipine, which acts by relaxing the blood vessels. This reduces the workload on the heart 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. It may cause common side effects like headache, feeling exhausted and swollen ankles. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

AMLODIPINE-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Leeford Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's

Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's is primarily taken for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain). Hypertension is a lifelong condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery walls becomes high.

Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's contains Amlodipine, which reduces the workload on the heart and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

You may have common side effects like headaches, feeling exhausted and swollen ankles that usually resolve after some time. You must closely monitor your blood pressure if you have ever had a stroke or heart attack, or are currently taking other blood pressure-lowering pills.

Take Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's with or without food as prescribed by your doctor with a full glass of water. Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's may be prescribed alone or in combination with other blood pressure-lowering medicines depending upon your blood pressure levels. Do not chew, bite, or break the medicine.

Avoid taking Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's if you are allergic to it. It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, are breastfeeding, or have liver disease, kidney disease, heart failure, heart valve problem or history of heart attack. Also, inform your doctor if you are taking any other anti-hypertensive medicine.

Uses of Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's

Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's is used in the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension), heart-related chest pain (angina), and Prevention of heart attack. The detailed uses of Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's are as follows:

  • Hypertension Management: Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's treats high blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, improving blood flow, and lowering blood pressure. This reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke.
  • Angina treatment: Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's helps to relieve angina (chest pain) by increasing blood flow to the heart, reducing the frequency and severity of episodes, and enabling patients to perform daily activities with less discomfort.
  • Prevention of heart attacks: Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's prevents heart attacks by widening blood vessels, improving blood flow to the heart, and lowering blood pressure.
  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) management: Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's is involved in managing the coronary artery disease condition by reducing the workload on the heart, helping to alleviate symptoms and slow disease progression.

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Directions for Use

  • Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's is used to treat heart-related conditions like angina (chest pain) and high blood pressure (hypertension).
  • It is a calcium channel blocker that inhibits the entry of calcium (ions) across the heart that relaxes and widens the smooth muscles for better blood flow.
  • Besides this, Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's helps prevent sudden spasm of the coronary artery (blood vessels of the heart) and reduces how hard the heart has to work to pump blood around the body, lowering its oxygen requirements.
  • Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's 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.
  • This medicine helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke.

How Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's Works

Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's contains Amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker that acts by relaxing the blood vessels. This reduces the workload on the heart 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.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach 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 Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include fainting, redness or warmth in arms or legs and rapid heartbeats. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's should not be given to the people allergic to Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's.
  • Inform your physician if you have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), have had heart attack, or have kidney disease or liver disease before taking Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's.
  • Besides this, it is contraindicated in patients with aortic stenosis (heart valve problem).
  • Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's 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 Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's and breastfeeding.
  • Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's is to be used in pregnant women only if suggested by the physician.
  • Lifestyle changes are beneficial in achieving optimum outcomes with Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's and keeping blood pressure under check. 
  • A low-salt diet, daily physical activity (even 20-30 minute brisk walking for 5 days a week can help!), losing weight in the case of people who are obese, etc, are the mainstay of treatment of hypertension.
  • This medicine is not recommended for children below 6 years of age.

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 high blood pressure by about five mmHg.
  • Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies and low-fat dairy products.
  • Limit intake of sodium chloride (table salt) in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day 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, which can help in lowering 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 Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's to avoid unpleasant side effects like lowering of blood pressure (hypotension).

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

There is limited evidence regarding use of Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's in pregnancy. It is best to consult your doctor if you have high blood pressure during pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Use of Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's during breastfeeding has not been shown to cause any harmful effects in breastfed babies. If Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's is required by the mother, it is not a reason to discontinue breastfeeding. If you are a nursing mother, it is best to consult your Obstetrician regarding use of Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's.

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Driving

Unsafe

Drive with caution, Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's usually causes drowsiness and affects driving ability.

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Liver

Caution

Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's to be taken with caution, especially if you have or have had a history of liver disease.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's is generally safe to prescribe in patients with kidney diseases and dose adjustment is generally not required.

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Children

Caution

Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's can be given safely to children aged 6-12 years provided, dose has been prescribed by a child specialist. Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's should not be given to the children without consulting a child specialist.

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Heart

Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's is often prescribed to patients with heart problems to treat hypertension. However, it must be taken strictly under medical supervision, as it can affect liver and kidney function and may interact with other heart medications.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Exercise caution before using Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's in older patients. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

FAQs

Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain).

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 not recommend discontinuing it.

In case, you have missed a dose of Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's, you are advised to take it as soon as you remember. However, try not to miss a dose in the first place, if it's time for you to take your next dose, then do not take both the doses together. Take only one dose, taking a double dose of Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's will lead to low blood pressure.

Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's can be safely taken as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Conditions such as high blood pressure are life-long conditions and one should not abruptly discontinue it without discussing it with a doctor.

Yes, Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's may cause dizziness. It is advised to avoid driving or operate any heavy machinery while taking Wellamo-5 Tablet 14's. In case you feel dizzy or light-headed, it is advised to rest for some time until you feel better.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Leo House, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Dugri-Dhandra Road, Near Joseph School , Ludhiana-141116.
Other Info - WEL0533

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