Product Description
Product Name
Lodipam 5 mg, reduces blood pressure and protects against complications of hypertension - 30 Tablets
Scientific Name
Amlodipine 5 mg Tablets
Lodipam 5 mg Tablets belong to
Antihypertensive medications
Mechanism of Action of Amlodipine
Amlodipine inhibits the influx of calcium ions into cells, with a greater effect on vascular smooth muscle cells. This leads to vasodilation and reduces vascular resistance to blood flow, thereby lowering blood pressure.
Medical Uses of Lodipam 5 mg Tablets
- For the treatment of patients with hypertension: Hypertension is a common condition where the long-term force of the blood against artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease.
- For the treatment of patients with coronary artery disease (chronic stable angina, vasospastic angina)
How to use Lodipam 5 mg Tablets
- Take the medication exactly as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
- Take the tablet with a glass of water.
- If you take this medication once daily, take it in the morning.
- Recommended adult dose: 5 mg once daily, up to a maximum of 10 mg once daily.
- Small, frail, elderly patients, or patients with hepatic insufficiency may start at a dose of 2.5 mg once daily.
- Pediatric dose: 2.5 mg to 5 mg once daily.
- Dosages may change under special circumstances; always follow your doctor’s or pharmacist’s instructions.
- If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital immediately.
- If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next dose.
- Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten one.
Side Effects of Lodipam 5 mg Tablets
- The most common side effects are headache and edema (swelling), which occur in a dose-dependent manner.
- Other non-dose-dependent side effects reported include fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, and somnolence (sleepiness).
Pregnancy and Lactation
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Useful Tips to Lower Blood Pressure
In addition to medication adherence, the following tips may help control blood pressure levels:
- Avoid foods high in fat.
- Avoid caffeinated drinks such as coffee and sodas.
- Reduce salt consumption by avoiding high-sodium foods like salted nuts and pickles, and replace them with fresh green salads.
- Exercise regularly.
- Measure blood pressure regularly. Patients are advised to have a home monitoring device such as Beurer or Omron electronic blood pressure monitors.
Precautions when measuring blood pressure:
- Check the accuracy of your device before first use.
- Measure blood pressure twice daily.
- Do not measure immediately after waking up; prepare for the day but do not eat breakfast or take medications before measuring.
- Avoid food, caffeine, or smoking 30 minutes before measurement.
- Sit quietly before and during the measurement. Sit for five minutes in a comfortable position with legs and ankles relaxed and your back supported by a chair.
- Place the cuff directly on the skin, not over clothing.
- Do not talk during the measurement.
Warnings and Precautions for Lodipam 5 mg Tablets
- Symptomatic hypotension is possible. However, due to the gradual onset of the drug, acute hypotension is unlikely.
- Worsening angina and acute myocardial infarction can develop after starting or increasing the dose of Amlodipine, particularly in patients with severe obstructive coronary artery disease.
- Increase the dose slowly in patients with severe hepatic impairment.
- Inform your doctor or pharmacist about all medications you are taking, including over-the-counter products, before starting Amlodipine.
Storage Conditions for Lodipam 5 mg Tablets
- Store at a temperature below 25°C.
- Do not refrigerate.
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the box/blister/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Your Health in Numbers
- Normal blood pressure: Less than 120/80 mmHg.
- Elevated blood pressure: Systolic 120-129 mmHg and diastolic less than 80 mmHg.
- Stage 1 Hypertension: Systolic 130-139 mmHg or diastolic 80-89 mmHg.
- Stage 2 Hypertension: 140/90 mmHg or higher.
- Hypertensive Crisis: A serious condition requiring immediate hospital attention if blood pressure is 180/120 mmHg or higher.
