Amlong (Amlodipine) 5mg Elbe
Active ingredient : Amlodipine besylate
Strength : 5mg
Form : Film-coated tablet
Requires prescription : Yes
What is amlodipine 5mg used for?
High blood pressure (hypertension)
The 5mg dose is where most doctors start treatment. It steadily lowers blood pressure over 24 hours, protecting your heart, brain, and kidneys from long-term damage.
Angina (chest pain)
Helps prevent chest pain episodes by improving blood flow to the heart, so you can go about daily activities more comfortably.
Coronary artery disease (CAD)
Reduces the risk of angina-related hospital visits and procedures in patients with known coronary artery disease.
How does it work?
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. In simple terms, it stops calcium from entering the walls of your blood vessels and heart. When calcium is blocked, the vessels relax and widen — blood flows through more easily, your heart works less hard, and your blood pressure falls. The 5mg dose is designed to do this gradually and consistently, giving you smooth, steady control around the clock with a single daily tablet.
Dosage & how to take
| Usual starting dose | 5mg once daily |
| Can be increased to | 10mg once daily if needed |
| When to take | Same time each day, with or without food |
| Swallow with | A full glass of water |
| Elderly or liver disease | 2.5mg starting dose may be recommended |
| Missed dose | Take as soon as remembered; skip if nearly time for next dose |
Never stop taking amlodipine suddenly without your doctor's advice — your blood pressure could rise quickly and increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke.
Who should not take amlodipine?
Key things to know before buying
Common side effects
Side effects are usually mild and often settle within the first few weeks as your body adjusts. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist if any side effect is troubling you.