Vamlo 10mg

Manufacturer

Ranbaxy

Contents

Amlodipine besylate

Indication

Vamlo is used for treating high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). It may be used alone or with other medicines. Vamlo is a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing (dilating) your blood vessels, lowering blood pressure, and decreasing heart rate, which lowers the workload on the heart. It also dilates coronary arteries increasing blood flow to the heart.

Instruction

Use Vamlo as directed by your doctor.

• Take Vamlo by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
• Continue to use Vamlo even if you feel well. Do not miss any dose.
• If you miss a dose of Vamlo, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Vamlo.

Drug interaction

Medications which contain Á2+ may decrease Vamlo effect. Non-steroid anti-inflammatory medications and estrogens may decrease effectiveness of Vamlo. Diuretics may increase Vamlo activity. Concomitant taking with medications containing lithium might aggravate their toxicity.