Manufacturer : S-Amlodipine (2.5mg)

Made In: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Esam 2.5 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to prevent angina (heart-related chest pain). It is a calcium channel blocker which helps to lower blood pressure and reduce the workload of the heart. This helps prevent heart attacks and strokes. Esam 2.5 Tablet may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. You can take it at any time of day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor?s advice while taking this medicine. The most common side effects include fatigue, swelling in the feet or ankles, sleepiness, dizziness, flushing, and headache. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or won't go away. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking ? especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly. USES OF ESAM TABLET Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) Prevention of Angina (heart-related chest pain) Prevention of Heart attack Prevention of Stroke BENEFITS OF ESAM TABLET In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) Esam 2.5 Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. Take regularly, as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better. Show More SIDE EFFECTS OF ESAM TABLET Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you?re worried about them Common side effects of Esam Ankle swelling Dizziness Fatigue Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk) Headache Palpitations Abdominal pain Muscle cramp Nausea Sleepiness Visual disturbance Dyspepsia Breathlessness Change in bowel habits HOW TO USE ESAM 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. Esam 2.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. HOW ESAM TABLET WORKS Esam 2.5 Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. In high blood pressure, it normalizes the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels to reduce the pressure on them, thereby improving the blood flow in the body. The enhanced blood flow in the body further relaxes the heart muscles by reducing the workload on the heart. It also improves the oxygen flow in the body, thereby, preventing any heart-related chest pain. SAFETY ADVICE warnings Alcohol CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Esam 2.5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor. warnings Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Esam 2.5 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. warnings Breast feeding SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Esam 2.5 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. warnings Driving CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether Esam 2.5 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. warnings Kidney SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Esam 2.5 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Esam 2.5 Tablet is recommended. warnings Liver CAUTION Esam 2.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Esam 2.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE ESAM TABLET? If you miss a dose of Esam 2.5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.