Description
Cardiosil 5mg Tablets contain Amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and chest pain (angina pectoris).
It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels, allowing smoother blood flow and reducing the heart’s workload. By controlling blood pressure, Cardiosil helps lower the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney problems.
Ingredients
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Active Ingredient: Amlodipine Besylate equivalent to Amlodipine 5mg
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Inactive Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, sodium starch glycolate, and other excipients.
Drug Class
Dosage Form
Uses
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Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension)
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Management of chronic stable angina (chest pain)
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Prevention of heart attack, stroke, and heart-related complications
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Management of vasospastic (Prinzmetal’s) angina
Dosage
In Case of Overdose
Symptoms: Severe dizziness, fainting, rapid heartbeat, or low blood pressure.
Action: Seek immediate medical attention or go to the nearest emergency center.
Missed Dose
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Take the missed dose as soon as remembered.
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Skip it if it’s almost time for your next scheduled dose.
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Do not double the next dose to make up for a missed one.
How To Use
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Take orally with a full glass of water, with or without food.
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Try to take it at the same time each day to maintain steady levels.
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Continue taking even if you feel well — high blood pressure often has no symptoms.
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Do not stop medication suddenly without consulting your doctor.
When Not to Use
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Hypersensitivity to Amlodipine or any calcium channel blocker
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Severe low blood pressure (hypotension)
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Cardiogenic shock or severe heart failure after a heart attack
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Aortic stenosis (narrowing of the heart valve)
Side Effects
Common:
Less Common:
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Palpitations
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Abdominal pain
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Drowsiness
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Muscle cramps
Serious (seek medical help):
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Severe chest pain
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Fainting or severe dizziness
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Shortness of breath
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Swelling of face, lips, or throat (allergic reaction)
Precautions & Warnings
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Monitor blood pressure and heart rate regularly.
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Use cautiously if you have liver impairment or heart failure.
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Avoid alcohol — it can increase dizziness or fainting.
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Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy.
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Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how the medicine affects you.
Drug Interactions
May interact with:
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Other antihypertensives – additive blood pressure lowering effect
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Simvastatin – limit simvastatin to ≤20mg daily
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CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, erythromycin) – may increase Amlodipine levels
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CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampicin, carbamazepine) – may reduce Amlodipine effectiveness
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Beta-blockers – may enhance blood pressure lowering effect
Storage/Disposal
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Store below 30°C, in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
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Keep out of reach of children.
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Do not use beyond expiry date.
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Dispose of unused tablets safely; do not flush or throw in household waste.
Control Drug
Quick Tips
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Take Cardiosil at the same time every day.
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Avoid sudden standing after sitting or lying down to prevent dizziness.
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Continue your medication even if you feel well — long-term use is often needed.
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Maintain a low-salt, heart-healthy diet, exercise regularly, and avoid smoking.
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Report any swelling, palpitations, or shortness of breath to your doctor.
