Amlodipine 10mg (Amlosu-10) is known as calcium channel blockers. It treats high blood pressure and prevents heart-related chest pain. It helps to lower blood pressure and reduces the risk of having future heart attack and strokes.
Your doctor may prescribe Amlodipine 10mg Tablet alone or along with other medicines. The dose depends your condition and how you respond to the medicine. This medicine can be taken with or without food but it should be taken daily at the same time. Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor asks you to do. Keeping yourself active with managing your weight, regular exercise, and eating a healthy diet will also lower your blood pressure.
The common side effects include fatigue, abdominal pain, headache, nausea, and sleepiness. If these side effects persists for long time then consult your doctor, he may do some dose adjustment or some other ways to prevent them.
Your doctor should know your medical condition, it will always be advised you to tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver related problem. Breastfeeding or pregnant women should also take doctor’s consultation before taking this medicine. You also should tell your doctor if you are taking some other medicines too. Proper monitoring of your blood pressure is required.