Stamlo 5 5mg Not available

Indication

Used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and chronic stable or vasospastic (Prinzmetal's) angina pectoris.

Ingredients

• Amlodipine 5 mg

Direction

Adults: 5 mg once daily. Dose may be increased to a maximum of 10 mg once daily. Take with or without food.

Side effects

• Peripheral edema (ankle swelling) — most common
• Headache
• Flushing
• Dizziness
• Palpitations
• Nausea
• Fatigue

Precautions

• Use with caution in patients with severe hepatic impairment.
• May cause hypotension
• especially in patients with severe aortic stenosis.
• Monitor blood pressure during dose adjustment.
• May interact with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g.
• ketoconazole
• ritonavir) — may increase amlodipine exposure.
• Use with caution in heart failure patients.