Zepres 5mg Tablets
Zepres 5mg contains Amlodipine, a long-acting calcium channel blocker (CCB) that relaxes and widens blood vessels, allowing smoother blood flow and reducing the heart’s workload. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and chest pain (angina), and helps prevent complications like heart attack, stroke, and kidney damage.
Ingredients
Active Ingredient: Amlodipine Besylate equivalent to Amlodipine 5mg
Inactive Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, sodium starch glycolate, film coating materials
Drug Class
Class: Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB)
Category: Antihypertensive / Antianginal
Dosage Form
Form: Film-coated tablet
Pack Size: 20 tablets
Uses
- High blood pressure (Hypertension)
- Chest pain (Angina)
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
- Management of coronary artery disease (CAD)
Dosage
- Adults: 5mg once daily; max dose 10mg/day
- Elderly or hepatic impairment: start with 2.5mg daily if needed
- Oral route: swallow whole with water, with or without food
- 💊 Follow your doctor’s prescribed dosage — do not adjust or skip without advice
In Case of Overdose
Symptoms: Excessive dizziness, low blood pressure, fainting, rapid heartbeat, fatigue
Action: Seek immediate medical attention.
Missed Dose
- Take as soon as possible
- If near the next dose, skip the missed one
- Do not double the dose
How To Use
- Take once daily at the same time
- Can be taken with or without food
- Swallow whole; do not chew or crush
- Continue even if feeling well
- Do not stop suddenly without consulting your doctor
When Not to Use
- Allergic to Amlodipine or other calcium channel blockers
- Severe low blood pressure (hypotension)
- Cardiogenic shock or severe aortic stenosis
- Heart failure or unstable angina without medical supervision
Side Effects
Common: Swelling of ankles/feet, dizziness, flushing, headache, tiredness, palpitations, nausea, abdominal discomfort
Serious (seek medical help): Chest pain, irregular heartbeat, fainting, severe dizziness, allergic reaction, shortness of breath
Precautions & Warnings
- Use caution with liver disease, heart failure, or hypotension
- Avoid alcohol — may enhance blood-pressure-lowering effects
- May cause dizziness — avoid driving or heavy machinery
- Pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy? Inform your doctor
- Monitor blood pressure regularly
- Do not stop abruptly without medical advice
Drug Interactions
- Other antihypertensives — may increase effect
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, clarithromycin, diltiazem) — may increase Amlodipine levels
- CYP3A4 inducers (rifampicin, carbamazepine) — may reduce effect
- Simvastatin — may require dose adjustment
- Grapefruit juice — may enhance Amlodipine levels
Storage/Disposal
- Store below 30°C, in a cool, dry place
- Protect from moisture and sunlight
- Keep out of reach of children
- Dispose of expired or unused tablets safely
Control Drug
Prescription-only medicine (Not a controlled drug).
Quick Tips
- Take at the same time daily
- Continue even if feeling well
- Get up slowly from sitting/lying positions to prevent dizziness
- Reduce salt intake and follow heart-healthy diet
- Monitor blood pressure and heart rate regularly
- Avoid grapefruit juice while taking Zepres
- Consult doctor before stopping the medicine
