S-Amsort 2.5 Tablet

Quick info

S-Amsort 2.5 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and prevent angina. It is a calcium channel blocker that helps lower blood pressure and reduce the workload of the heart. S-Amsort 2.5 Tablet may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. You can take it at any time of day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight, and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine. The most common side effects include fatigue, swelling in the feet or ankles, sleepiness, dizziness, flushing, and headache. Consult your doctor if any of these bother you, get worse, or won't go away. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking – especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

How it works

S-Amsort 2.5 Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. In high blood pressure, it normalizes the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels to reduce the pressure on them, thereby improving the blood flow in the body. The enhanced blood flow in the body further relaxes the heart muscles by reducing the workload on the heart. It also improves the oxygen flow in the body, thereby preventing any heart-related chest pain.

Direction of use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. S-Amsort 2.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Tips

• Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
• A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking S-Amsort 2.5 Tablet. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
• It can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
• It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how S-Amsort 2.5 Tablet affects you.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.