Lopicard 5 mg

Amlodipine Lopicard 5mg is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

 Amlodipine 5mg is also used to prevent chest pain caused by heart disease (angina).

The most common side effects of Amlodipine Lopicard 5mg include:  headache, flushing, feeling tired and swollen ankles. These usually improve after a few days.

Amlodipine Lopicard 5mg a hypertension medicine that blocks the transport of calcium into the smooth muscle cells lining the arteries of the heart (coronary arteries) and other arteries of the body. Since the action of calcium is important for muscle contraction, blocking calcium transport relaxes arterial muscles and expands (dilates) coronary arteries and other arteries of the body. By dilating coronary arteries, amlodipine increases the flow of blood to the heart and is useful in preventing heart pain (angina) resulting from reduced flow of blood to the heart caused by coronary artery spasm (contraction). Relaxing the muscles lining the arteries in the rest of the body lowers blood pressure, which reduces the work that the heart must do to pump blood to the body. Reducing the work of the heart also lessens the heart muscle's need for oxygen, and thereby further helps to prevent angina in patients with coronary artery disease.

Patients’ taking Sildenafil (Viagra) and similar drugs used for treating erectile dysfunction may lead to excessive reductions in blood pressure with complications, particularly fainting upon standing (orthostatic hypotension).

Patients’ taking cholesterol-lowering medicine such as simvastatin, the dose of simvastatin should be limited to 20 mg daily by patients taking Amlodipine (Lopicard) 5mg.

This medicine for high blood pressure is inactivated mainly by the liver, and dosages may need to be lowered in patients with liver dysfunction.

Talk to your doctor if you're taking combined hormonal contraceptives. Some types of hormonal methods of contraception, like the combined pill and contraceptive patch, are not usually recommended for women with high blood pressure.

How to cope with side effects and what to do about:

1. Headaches - make sure you rest and drink plenty of fluids. Do not drink too much alcohol. Ask your pharmacist to recommend a painkiller or pain reliever. Headaches should usually go away after the first week of taking amlodipine. Talk to your doctor if they last longer than a week or are severe.
2. Feeling dizzy - if amlodipine makes you feel dizzy, stop what you're doing and sit or lie down until you feel better
3. Flushing - try cutting down on coffee, tea and alcohol. It might help to keep the room cool and use a fan. You could also spray your face with cool water or sip cold or iced drinks. The flushing should go away after a few days. If it doesn't go away or it's causing you problems, contact your doctor.
4. A pounding heartbeat - if this happens regularly after you take your medicine, try to take amlodipine at a time when you can sit down (or lie down) when the symptoms are at their worst. It may help to cut down on alcohol, smoking, caffeine and big meals as these may make the problem worse. If you're still having problems after a week, speak to your doctor as they may need to change you to a different type of medicine.
5. Swollen ankles - raise your legs when you're sitting down

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How do patients’ take this medicine?

• The recommended starting dose of Amlodipine (Lopicard) 10mg for children and adults is 2.5 to 5 mg once daily. 
• If the starting dose isn't working well enough (your blood pressure doesn't lower enough, or your angina isn't controlled), you may need to increase your dose to 10mg. The maximum dose for adults is 10 mg once daily and the maximum dose for children is 5 mg once daily. 
• Amlodipine can be taken with or without food. 
• Amlodipine must be taken regularly for it to be effective. Continue taking this medicine even when you feel better. Do not stop taking it unless instructed otherwise by your doctor, as stopping it suddenly may worsen your condition.
• If you can't take amlodipine or other calcium channel blockers because of side effects, you may be able to switch to another blood pressure-lowering medicine.

What should do the patients do if he/she miss a dose?

• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your normal schedule.
• DO NOT double a dose under any circumstances.
• If you forget doses often, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to help you remember to take your medicine.

What special dietary instructions should the patients follow while taking this type medication for high blood pressure?

• Avoid alcohol.
• Avoid grapefruit and excessive consumption (more than 1 liter a day) of grapefruit juice.
• Avoid St. John’s Wort.
• Limit your salt intake. This may help lower your blood pressure and improve your overall health. Speak to your doctor or dietitian about ways to cut down on your salt intake.

Is Amlodipine Lopicard 10mg tablet safe to use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

•  Amlodipine Lopicard 10mg is not normally recommended in pregnancy or when breastfeeding.
• If you're trying to get pregnant or you're already pregnant, talk to your doctor about the benefits and possible harms of taking amlodipine. There may be other medicines that are safer for you.
• Small amounts of amlodipine may get into breast milk, but it's not known if this is harmful to the baby. Talk to your doctor as other medicines might be better while you're breastfeeding.

How to order an Amlodipine Lopicard 10mg tablet online from Getmeds?

• Visit the Getmeds website or Download the Getmeds Apps on your mobile phone.
• Fill up the necessary information and simply upload a valid doctor slip with contact information, & our pharmacist will assist you in completing the order.
• Your chosen courier from our delivery partner will deliver the package to your doorstep.

What is the price of Amlodipine Lopicard 10mg tablet?

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