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38.30
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Alcohol

There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Pregnancy

There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Lactation

Amlovas S 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.As patients taking Amlovas S 5mg Tablet may suffer from dizziness, headache, fatigue or nausea the ability to react may be impaired and this may affect your ability to drive.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Amlovas S 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Amlovas S 5mg Tablet is recommended.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Amlovas S 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amlovas S 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

S-Amlodipine   5mg

Uses of Amlovas S Tablet
Amlovas S 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of hypertension and chest pain (Angina).

How to use Amlovas S Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.

How Amlovas S Tablet works
Amlovas S 5mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Dizziness, Headache, Muscle cramp, Palpitations, Sleepiness, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Abdominal pain, Ankle swelling, Edema, Fatigue.

Expert advice for Amlovas S Tablet
It is very common to have dizziness, lightheadedness, swelling ankles/feet, flushing, or a headache as a side effect. To lower your risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Inform your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if it worsens (for example, your blood pressure readings remain high or increase, chest pain continues or worsens).  If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well. Inform your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: fast/irregular/pounding heartbeat, fainting.