Pregnancy Interaction

• Aginal 5mg Tablet is a calcium-channel blocker (CCB) that helps reduce blood pressure.
• There isn't much data on humans, and animal studies haven't shown any harm, but only use it during pregnancy if it's absolutely needed.
• If you need to take antihypertensive drugs, you might want to choose safer options in the early stages of pregnancy.
• Breastfeeding: Amlodipine gets into breast milk in small doses. Use it carefully and only under a doctor's supervision.

Faq For Medicine

Q1: What is the purpose of Aginal 5mg Tablet?

It helps lower the chance of having a heart attack or stroke and treats high blood pressure (hypertension) and chest discomfort (angina).

Q2: Is it okay to take Aginal 5mg Tabletevery day?

Yes. For long-term blood pressure control, it is normally used once a day.

Q3: Is it okay to quit taking it when my blood pressure is normal?

No. High blood pressure often doesn't have any symptoms, and stopping quickly can make your blood pressure go up again. Before changing the dose, talk to your doctor.

Q4. Is it safe for older people or people with diabetes to take Aginal 5mg Tablet?

Yes, it is safe to use as long as you keep an eye on your blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

Q5. Does Aginal 5mg Tablet make your feet swell?

Yes, slight swelling of the ankles or legs (edema) is a documented side effect of relaxing blood vessels.

Expert Advice

• Take the tablet every day at the same time, preferably in the morning or evening.
• For the best outcomes, eat a diet low in sodium and exercise often.
• Don't rise up quickly from sitting or lying down; it could make you dizzy.
• Limit alcohol; it can make the effects of decreasing blood pressure stronger.
• Check your blood pressure often.
• Don't stop taking your medicine without talking to your doctor first.

 Side Effects

• Side Effects That Happen Often:
• Ankles or feet that are swollen
• Feeling dizzy or lightheaded
• Pain in the head
• Warmth or flushing
• Tiredness
• Side Effects That Are Less Common or Rare:
• Upset stomach or nausea
• Palpitations
• Cramps in the muscles
• Trouble sleeping
• Very serious (Get medical help):
• Dizziness or fainting that is quite bad
• Not being able to breathe
• A fast heartbeat or pain in the chest

 How It Works

• Aginal 5mg Tablet stops calcium from getting into the smooth muscle of blood arteries by blocking L-type calcium channels.
• This makes blood arteries relax and get bigger (vasodilation), which lowers blood pressure and makes it easier for blood to flow.
• In angina, it helps the heart muscles get more oxygen by boosting blood flow to the coronary arteries.

Medicine Interaction

• Do not take Aginal 5mg Tablet with:
• Other blood pressure medications, like beta-blockers and ACE inhibitors, may drop blood pressure too much.
• Grapefruit juice might raise the levels of amlodipine.
• Simvastatin: Don't take more than 20 mg of simvastatin a day.
• CYP3A4 inhibitors (such ketoconazole, erythromycin, and ritonavir) may make negative effects worse.
• Inducers of CYP3A4, such rifampicin and carbamazepine, may make it less effective.
• Always tell your doctor about all the medicines you use, even herbal supplements.

 How To Use

• Dose: Normally 5 mg once a day, however it can be raised to 10 mg if necessary.
• You can take it with or without food and drink a glass of water.
• Take at the same time every day for the same result.
• Don't chew or crush.
• If you forget to take a dose, do it as soon as you recall. If it's close to the next dose, skip it.
• Keep it in a cool, dry area, away from sunlight and water.

 Uses / Indications

• Aginal 5mg Tablet is used for:
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Stable and vasospastic angina (chest discomfort)
• Preventing heart attacks and strokes in people with high blood pressure
• Coronary artery disease with diminished blood flow
• Adjunct therapy used with other blood pressure medicines