X-Plended 5mg Tablets (10’s) – Amlodipine | Calcium Channel Blocker for Hypertension & Heart Health

X-Plended 5mg Tablets

X-Plended 5mg contains Amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker (CCB) that relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and chest pain (angina), helping the heart work efficiently and preventing cardiovascular complications such as heart attacks and strokes.

Ingredients

Active Ingredient: Amlodipine Besylate equivalent to Amlodipine 5mg

Inactive Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, lactose monohydrate, and other excipients

Drug Class

Class: Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB)

Category: Antihypertensive / Antianginal

Dosage Form

Form: Film-coated tablet

Pack Size: 10 tablets per pack

Uses

• High blood pressure (Hypertension)
• Chronic stable angina
• Vasospastic (Prinzmetal’s) angina
• Prevention of heart-related complications such as heart attack and stroke

Dosage

• Adults: 5mg once daily, may increase up to 10mg if needed
• Elderly/hepatic-impaired: lower doses may be recommended
• Route: Oral; taken with or without food, once daily
• ⚠️ Follow your doctor’s instructions; do not self-adjust dose

In Case of Overdose

Symptoms: Severe dizziness, fainting, rapid heartbeat, low blood pressure

Action: Seek immediate medical attention or contact an emergency center

Missed Dose

• Take as soon as remembered
• If near next dose, skip it
• Do not double the dose

How To Use

• Take one tablet daily at the same time
• Swallow whole with a glass of water
• Continue even if you feel well; hypertension often has no symptoms
• Do not stop without consulting your doctor

When Not to Use

• Allergic to Amlodipine or other CCBs
• Severe hypotension
• Cardiogenic shock or severe aortic stenosis
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding without medical advice

Side Effects

Common: Swelling of ankles/feet, headache, dizziness, flushing, fatigue, nausea

Serious: Irregular heartbeat, severe hypotension, shortness of breath, allergic reactions

⚠️ Contact your doctor immediately for severe or persistent side effects

Precautions & Warnings

• Use cautiously in heart failure, liver disease, or severe coronary artery disease
• Avoid sudden discontinuation; taper gradually under doctor’s guidance
• Limit or avoid alcohol
• Do not drive if dizzy
• Monitor blood pressure and heart rate regularly

Drug Interactions

• Other antihypertensives (may enhance effect)
• CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, erythromycin)
• Grapefruit juice (may increase Amlodipine levels)
• Beta-blockers (e.g., atenolol, metoprolol)
• Simvastatin (limit dose to 20mg daily)

Storage/Disposal

• Store below 30°C, in a cool, dry place away from sunlight
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after expiry date
• Dispose of unused medicine safely

Control Drug

Prescription-only medicine (Not a controlled drug)

Quick Tips

• Take at the same time every day
• Monitor blood pressure regularly
• Maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle and limit salt intake
• Rise slowly to prevent dizziness
• Continue even if you feel fine; prevents heart attacks and strokes
• Avoid alcohol and grapefruit juice