# Amlodipine 5mg Tablets

**Group:** Cardiovascular  ·  **Pack:** 10's  ·  **MRP:** ₹3.50  ·  **Status:** Available  ·  **Drug code:** 1018

> It is general information generated by AI, not medical advice, and may be incomplete or wrong. Always verify with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before acting, and confirm the dose and form.

## India standard (CDSCO / Jan Aushadhi context)

### Overview

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to lower high blood pressure and to relieve certain types of chest pain (angina). In India it is a prescription medicine widely stocked, including as a low-cost generic at Jan Aushadhi outlets.

### Recommendations

- Use as prescribed by a doctor for blood pressure or angina.
- Take it once daily at roughly the same time.
- Continue regularly even if you feel well.
- Have your blood pressure checked at routine visits.
- Support treatment with reduced salt and a healthier lifestyle.

### Do's

- Take it consistently every day as directed.
- Stand up slowly if you feel dizzy.
- Report marked ankle swelling or unusual chest pain to your doctor.

### Don'ts

- Do not stop on your own without medical advice.
- Do not double up after a missed dose.
- Do not add other blood pressure remedies without guidance.

### Others

Use with care in people with certain heart conditions or very low blood pressure; seek prompt help for fainting, severe swelling, or worsening chest pain.

## Europe standard (EMA / typical EU practice)

### Overview

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used in Europe to treat high blood pressure and angina. It is a prescription-only medicine.

### Recommendations

- Use under a prescriber for hypertension or angina.
- Take it once a day at a consistent time.
- Continue long term even without symptoms.
- Have blood pressure reviewed periodically.
- Combine with lifestyle measures such as lower salt and regular activity.

### Do's

- Take it regularly as directed.
- Get up slowly to reduce dizziness.
- Report swollen ankles or new chest discomfort to your clinician.

### Don'ts

- Do not stop without medical advice.
- Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
- Do not add other antihypertensives without checking first.

### Others

Use cautiously in severe aortic narrowing, very low blood pressure, or certain heart failure; seek urgent care for fainting or worsening chest pain.

## USA standard (FDA / typical US practice)

### Overview

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker approved in the US to lower high blood pressure and to treat angina. It is available only by prescription.

### Recommendations

- Use as prescribed by your provider for blood pressure or chest pain.
- Take it once daily at about the same time.
- Keep taking it even when you feel fine.
- Have your blood pressure monitored at follow-up visits.
- Support it with a low-salt diet and healthy habits.

### Do's

- Take it daily exactly as directed.
- Rise slowly if you feel lightheaded.
- Report significant swelling or new chest pain to your provider.

### Don'ts

- Do not stop the medicine on your own.
- Do not double up on missed doses.
- Do not add other blood pressure medicines or supplements without advice.

### Others

Use with caution in people with very low blood pressure, severe aortic narrowing, or certain heart failure; seek emergency care for fainting or worsening chest pain.

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AI summaries by Claude Opus 4.8, updated 2026-06-15. Catalogue source: Jan Aushadhi Product Portfolio (PMBI).

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