Presin-5mg

Description

Based on information from pharmaceutical databases and common drug names in Nepal, “Presin-5mg” most likely refers to a tablet containing Amlodipine Besylate equivalent to Amlodipine 5mg.

Amlodipine is a medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and angina (chest pain). It belongs to a class of drugs called Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs).

Here’s a summary:

Active Ingredient: Amlodipine Besylate (equivalent to 5mg Amlodipine)

Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB)

Uses:

• High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Amlodipine helps relax and widen blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow and lowering blood pressure. This reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.
• Angina (Chest Pain): It improves blood and oxygen supply to the heart muscle, thereby preventing and managing chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.

How it works: Amlodipine prevents calcium from entering the muscle cells of the heart and blood vessels. This causes the blood vessels to relax and widen, leading to lower blood pressure and improved blood flow to the heart.

Common Side Effects:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Swelling in ankles or feet (edema)
• Fatigue or tiredness
• Flushing (redness and warmth in the face)
• Nausea, abdominal pain
• Palpitations (awareness of your heartbeat)

Important Considerations and Warnings:

• Do not stop taking suddenly: Abruptly stopping Amlodipine can cause your blood pressure to increase significantly, raising your risk of heart attack or stroke. Always follow your doctor’s instructions for dosage and discontinuation.
• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor. Amlodipine is generally not recommended during pregnancy unless the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk to the fetus. It may pass into breast milk.
• Alcohol: Avoid consuming alcohol as it can enhance the blood pressure-lowering effect and increase side effects like dizziness and drowsiness.
• Driving/Operating Machinery: Due to potential dizziness, sleepiness, or fatigue, avoid these activities until you know how the medication affects you.
• Liver Problems: Use with caution if you have liver impairment, as Amlodipine is metabolized in the liver. Your doctor may need to adjust the dosage.
• Low Blood Pressure: If you have very low blood pressure or certain severe heart conditions (e.g., cardiogenic shock, severe aortic stenosis), Amlodipine may not be suitable.
• Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor about all other medications, supplements, or herbal preparations you are taking, as Amlodipine can interact with various drugs (e.g., other antihypertensives, cholesterol-lowering medicines, certain antibiotics, antifungals).
• Long-term Treatment: Amlodipine is typically a long-term medication for managing blood pressure and heart conditions. It controls the condition but does not cure it.

Dosage: The dosage of Presin-5mg will be determined by your doctor based on your specific condition and response to treatment. It is usually taken once daily.

Always take Presin-5mg exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not self-medicate or adjust the dose without professional medical advice.