Sofvasc 5mg tablet

Introduction 

Composition: Sofvasc contains 5mg of Amlodipine besylate in tablet form

Sofvasc belongs to the category of Calcium channel blockers

Sofvasc is used to treat the following condition:

1. High blood pressure
2. Angina 

Side Effects

Patient administer with this medicine may experience headache, edema, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, flushing or rashes.

How To Use 

Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water.

Take this medicine with or without food.

Why Choose 

Sofvasc contains Amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker; it works by relaxing the blood vessels and maintains a healthy blood flow

It lowers blood pressure, decreasing the risk of heart attack and kidney problems

It can be used as monotherapy or in combination with other antihypertensive or antianginal agents.

Storage 

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

FAQs

What to avoid when using this medicine?

Do not eat or drink lots of grapefruit or grapefruit juice. This is because grapefruit can increase the concentration of medicine in your body and worsen side effects. 

What are the side effects of this medicine?

Patients using this medicine may commonly experience:

• Headache
• Edema
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Flushing (reddening of skin)
• Rashes
• Gingival hyperplasia (overgrowth of gum).

What is the best time to take this medicine?

It does not matter what time of day you take this medicine (morning or evening) but it is best to take it at the same time every day when you are most likely to remember.

How to store this medicine?

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Is this medicine harmful to kidneys?

This medicine should not cause kidney damage and is used to treat high blood pressure and slow the progression of chronic kidney disease.