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S AMLODIPINE-5MG
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
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Apr-24
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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
Other Info - ESP0008

FAQs

Espin 5 Tablet 10's contains S-amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker that acts by relaxing the blood vessels. This reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke.
The common side effects of Espin 5 Tablet 10's are fatigue, ankle swelling, sleepiness, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), headache, nausea, dizziness, palpitations, and abdominal pain resolves after some time.
No, you are advised to inform your doctor and monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks before stopping the medicine. Depending upon your current blood pressure readings, there is a possibility your doctor may lower your medicine dosage and will not recommend discontinuing it.
In case you have missed a dose of Espin 5 Tablet 10's, you are advised to take it as soon as you remember. However, try not to miss a dose in the first place, if it's time for you to take your next dose, then do not take both doses together. Take only one dose, taking a double dose of Espin 5 Tablet 10's will lead to low blood pressure.
Yes, Espin 5 Tablet 10's is known to cause ankle swelling upon long-term use. Please try to keep your feet up when sitting for long hours. If the problem persists still, consult your doctor and do as advised.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Espin 5 Tablet 10's to avoid unpleasant side effects like lowering of blood pressure (hypotension).

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Pregnancy

Caution

Espin 5 Tablet 10's is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking Espin 5 Tablet 10's.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Espin 5 Tablet 10's is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine

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Driving

Unsafe

Drive with caution, Espin 5 Tablet 10's usually causes drowsiness and affects driving ability.

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Liver

Caution

Espin 5 Tablet 10's should be used with caution, especially if you have or have had a history of liver disease. Your doctor will have to change the dosage depending on your medical condition and your reaction to treatment.

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Kidney

Caution

Espin 5 Tablet 10's is generally safe to prescribe in patients with kidney diseases, and dose adjustment is generally not required. However, your doctor will decide the appropriate dosage strength depending upon the severity of your condition.

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Children

Caution

Espin 5 Tablet 10's can be given safely to children aged 6-12 years provided, the dose has been prescribed by a child specialist. Espin 5 Tablet 10's should not be given to the children without consulting a child specialist.

About Espin 5 Tablet 10's

Espin 5 Tablet 10's belongs to a class of medicines called calcium channel blockers which are primarily taken to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain). Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a lifelong or chronic condition in which the blood pressure against the artery walls becomes high. The higher this blood pressure, the harder the heart has to pump. 

Espin 5 Tablet 10's contains 'S-amlodipine', a calcium channel blocker that acts by relaxing the blood vessels. This reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke.

Take Espin 5 Tablet 10's with or without food as prescribed by your doctor with a full glass of water. Espin 5 Tablet 10's may be prescribed alone or in combination with other blood pressure-lowering medicines depending upon your blood pressure levels. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other anti-hypertensive medicine. You may have common side effects like fatigue, ankle swelling, sleepiness, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), headache, nausea, dizziness, palpitations, abdominal pain that usually resolves after some time. You must closely monitor your blood pressure if you ever have had a stroke, heart attack, or currently taking other blood pressure-lowering pills. It is advised to continue taking this drug and do not stop taking it suddenly without consulting your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Espin 5 Tablet 10's. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, are breastfeeding, have liver disease, kidney disease, heart failure, Shock (including cardiogenic shock), obstruction of the outflow tract of the left ventricle (e.g., high-grade aortic stenosis), unstable angina (excluding Prinzmetal's angina), severe hypotension, hemodynamically unstable heart failure after acute myocardial infarction.

Uses of Espin 5 Tablet 10's

High blood pressure (hypertension), Heart-related chest pain (angina), Prevention of a heart attack.

Medicinal Benefits Mweb

Medicinal Benefits

Espin 5 Tablet 10's is used to treat heart-related conditions like angina (chest pain) and high blood pressure (hypertension). It is a calcium channel blocker that inhibits the entry of calcium (ions) across the heart which relaxes and widens the smooth muscles for better blood flow. Besides this, Espin 5 Tablet 10's helps prevent sudden spasms of the coronary artery (blood vessels of the heart) and reduces how hard the heart has to pump blood around the body, lowering its oxygen requirements. It improves an individual’s tolerance to physical activity and exercise and keeps their blood pressure normal during exercise. As a result, it overall protects your heart and keeps your heart healthy.

Directions for Use

Take Espin 5 Tablet 10's with or without food or as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Side Effects of Espin 5 Tablet 10's

  • Fatigue
  • Ankle swelling
  • Sleepiness
  • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk)
  • Headache
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Blurred vision
  • Diarrhea
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Chest tightness
  • Black or tarry stools
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Palpitations
  • Abdominal pain

Drug Warnings

Espin 5 Tablet 10's should not be given to people allergic to Espin 5 Tablet 10's, have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), have had a heart attack, kidney disease, liver disease, pregnant women, or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding women without the prescription of a doctor. Besides this, it is contraindicated in patients with aortic stenosis (heart valve problem). Espin 5 Tablet 10's can pass into breast milk, but its effect on the baby is not known. So, it is better to tell your doctor if you are taking Espin 5 Tablet 10's and breastfeeding. Espin 5 Tablet 10's is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of hypotension or cardiogenic shock due to the increased risk of worsening the patient's condition. Espin 5 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients with coronary artery disease due to the increased risk of worsening the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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S-AmlodipineTizanidine
Severe
S-AmlodipineCarbamazepine
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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S AMLODIPINE-5MGCalcium rich foods
Moderate

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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  • ASPIRIN

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Espin 5 Tablet 10's is generally advised for treatment of high blood pressure and other heart conditions.
  • Espin 5 Tablet 10's should be taken at the same time every day for its maximum effects to be seen and for increased compliance.
  • Consumption of Espin 5 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness. Avoid activities like driving while on this medication.
  • A sudden drop in blood pressure may be seen while on this medication which might lead to dizziness. Changing your posture at a slower rate might help counter this. 
  • Ankle swelling is sometimes seen as a side effect of this drug. Consult your doctor if this or other side effects cause trouble or are persistent.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with a BMI of  19.5-24.9.
  • Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week. Doing this can help you to lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.
  • Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products.
  • Limit intake of sodium chloride (table salt) in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.
  • If you are taking alcohol, then only one serving for women and two servings for men is advisable.
  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
  • Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spent time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
  • Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation, then immediately contact your doctor.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood pressure.

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