Description
Amlodipine 5mg Tablets (Novartis Access) contain Amlodipine, a widely recognized and effective medication belonging to the calcium channel blocker class (specifically, a dihydropyridine). Each tablet delivers 5mg of Amlodipine, provided through the Novartis Access program, an initiative designed to improve the affordability and availability of essential non-communicable disease medicines in lower-income countries.
This medication is primarily prescribed for the long-term management of:
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Amlodipine works by relaxing and widening blood vessels, which reduces resistance to blood flow, thereby lowering elevated blood pressure. This action significantly decreases the risk of serious cardiovascular events such as stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems.
- Chest Pain (Angina Pectoris): Including chronic stable angina and the rarer vasospastic (Prinzmetal’s) angina. By improving blood and oxygen supply to the heart muscle, Amlodipine effectively prevents and reduces the frequency of angina attacks.
Amlodipine acts by inhibiting the influx of calcium ions into the smooth muscle cells of the blood vessels and heart. This leads to vasodilation (widening of blood vessels) and reduced workload on the heart, allowing it to pump blood more efficiently. Taken once daily, Amlodipine 5mg (Novartis Access) offers consistent 24-hour control over blood pressure and angina symptoms, contributing to improved cardiovascular health and quality of life.
