Amlong 5 Tablet 15's

• Amlong Tablet contains Amlodipine 5mg used to treat high blood pressure or hypertension
• It also helps in the prevention of angina (chest pain due to heart problems)
• Chemical Class: Dihydropyridine Carboxylic acids derivatives
• Addictive Drug: No
• Therapeutic Class: Cardiac
• Action Class: Calcium channel blockers - Dihydropyridines (DHP)
• Schedule “H” prescription drug Caution: Not to be sold without the prescription of a registered medical practitioner
• Store below 30°C

• Treatment of Hypertension or High blood pressure
• Prevention of Angina (chest pain due to heart problems)

• It is not safe to drink alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause side effects like low blood pressure or hypotension
• Avoid intake of foods with high fat or cholesterol. Avoid too much salt in your diet or extra salt in any meal
• This tablet must be given to children of age above 6 years only on the advice of a doctor, consult a child care specialist
• If you miss a dose of this tablet, take it as soon as possible. Skip the missed dose if it's time for your next dose and follow the regular schedule as advised by your doctor. Do not take a double dose of this tablet

Inform your doctor if you take any of the following medicines before taking Amlong Tablet

• High blood pressure controlling medicines
• Drugs used to control lipid (fat) levels in the blood (Cholesterol tablets)
• Medicines that are used to treat erectile dysfunction
• Antibiotics
• Antifungals
• Anti-HIV drugs
• Anti-epilepsy medicines
• Immunity-suppressing drugs
• Painkillers

Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers must consult their doctors regarding the use of Amlong Tablet as it may not be safe and affect the baby

• Taking this medicine reduces the risk of having heart disease in the future
• This medicine may cause a sudden fall in blood pressure, avoid doing any stressful work and get up slowly when you sit down
• Taking this tablet can also cause ankle or foot swelling. To avoid or reduce such swellings, raise your legs while you are sitting down and move around as much as you can. Tell your doctor if the swellings don't go away
• Avoid doing any work that requires focus or concentration as this medicine can cause a dizzy feeling
• Try to control your weight and eat healthy food and avoid stress
• Check and monitor your blood pressure regularly when you take this medication

• Headache
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Sleepiness
• Ankle swelling
• Palpitations (fast heartbeat)
• Low blood pressure
• Cold extremities
• Flushing
• Slow heart rate
• Edema or swelling
• Constipation
• Tiredness

Amlong Tablet can be taken before or after eating food at a time recommended by your doctor. Swallow the tablet as a whole do not crush, chew or break it

Amlong Tablet is a calcium channel blocker that contains Amlodipine 5mg

Amlodipine blocks calcium from entering the heart and blood vessels. It relaxes the blood vessels to reduce the pressure on them and improves the blood flow in the body. It also relaxes the heart muscles by reducing the workload on the heart due to the enhanced blood flow and oxygen flow in the body thus preventing angina

Q. What is Amlong Tablet used for?
Amlong Tablet contains Amlodipine 5mg used to treat high blood pressure or hypertension and prevention of angina (chest pain due to heart problems)

Q. Does Amlong reduce heart rate?
Yes, Amlong Tablet relaxes blood vessels and reduces fast heart rate and makes the heart pump blood efficiently

• Tell your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart disease before taking this tablet
• Patients with Liver diseases must consult their doctor before taking this tablet as dose adjustments may be required and must be used with caution
• This medicine should not be given to people with cardiogenic shock problems (the heart does not pump the blood required by the body), heart valve problems (stenosis), low blood pressure (hypotension), or heart failure, consult your doctor regarding these doubts