Product Overview
• AmLodipine besylate 2.5 mg hard capsules • Long-acting dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker • Once-daily treatment for hypertension and angina • Prescription-only medicine • Pack contains 30 capsules (3 blister strips of 10)
Product Description
Amvasc 2.5 mg Capsules contain amLodipine, a potent vasodilator that relaxes blood vessels, lowering blood pressure and reducing the heart's workload. Indicated for hypertension (alone or in combination) and for chronic stable angina or vasospastic (Prinzmetal’s) angina. Provides smooth 24-hour control with once-daily dosing, minimal reflex tachycardia, and excellent tolerability, especially in elderly or diabetic patients. The 2.5 mg dose is commonly used as a starting dose for elderly patients, those with hepatic impairment, or as add-on therapy when higher doses cause side effects like ankle swelling. Benefits • Full 24-hour blood pressure control with single daily dose • Reduces frequency and severity of angina attacks • Low incidence of side effects at lower doses • Safe in patients with heart failure, diabetes, asthma, or renal impairment • Proven cardiovascular protection in high-risk patients • Can be taken with or without food How to Use • Adults: usual starting dose 5 mg once daily; low starting dose 2.5 mg in elderly, hepatic impairment, or small stature • Maximum 10 mg once daily • Swallow whole with water at the same time each day • No need to taper when stopping • Regular blood pressure monitoring recommended • Avoid grapefruit juice (may increase drug levels)