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AMDOCAL 5MG

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Product Code : 103119602900102

Short Description

Amlodipine 5mg tablet used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina) by relaxing blood vessels.

Name Brand Generic Name Strength PPF Price
AMDOCAL 5MG Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd. AMLODIPINE 5mg TABLET 5.5
৳ 5.5
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Description

রেজিস্টার্ড চিকিৎসকের পরামর্শ মোতাবেক ঔষধ সেবন করুন


Indications:
Amdocal 5mg is indicated for:

  • Hypertension (essential and secondary)

  • Chronic stable angina

  • Vasospastic angina (Prinzmetal’s angina)

  • Prevention of cardiovascular events in high-risk patients


Pharmacology:
Amlodipine is a long-acting calcium channel blocker belonging to the dihydropyridine class. It inhibits calcium ion influx through L-type calcium channels in vascular smooth muscles and cardiac muscles, causing vasodilation, reduced peripheral resistance, and improved oxygen supply to the myocardium.


Dosage:

  • Adults: 5 mg once daily; can be increased up to 10 mg/day

  • Elderly: May start with 2.5 mg and titrate as needed

  • Dose adjustments may be needed in liver impairment

  • Maximum dose: 10 mg/day


Administration:

  • Oral administration once daily

  • May be taken with or without food

  • Swallow whole with water

  • Take at the same time each day


Interaction:

  • Increased effect with CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., diltiazem, ketoconazole)

  • Risk of hypotension with other antihypertensives

  • May increase plasma level of simvastatin

  • Caution with beta-blockers, diuretics


Contraindications:

  • Hypersensitivity to Amlodipine or dihydropyridines

  • Severe hypotension

  • Cardiogenic shock

  • Obstructive aortic stenosis


Side Effects:
Common: Edema, headache, dizziness, fatigue, flushing
Less common: Palpitations, nausea, abdominal pain
Rare: Gingival overgrowth, hepatic enzyme elevation


Pregnancy & Lactation:

  • Pregnancy Category C

  • Should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed

  • Use with caution in breastfeeding mothers


Precautions & Warnings:

  • Monitor blood pressure regularly

  • Use cautiously in patients with severe heart failure or liver disease

  • May cause postural dizziness—avoid sudden position changes

  • Not recommended for use in hypertensive emergencies


Therapeutic Class:
Calcium Channel Blockers (Dihydropyridine type)


Storage Conditions:

  • Store at or below 30°C

  • Keep in a cool, dry place away from sunlight

  • Keep out of reach of children