Stamlo 5 Tablet

Stamlo 5 Tablet belongs to the group of medicines known as calcium channel blockers. It is mainly prescribed for controlling high blood pressure and for the prevention of angina, a type of chest discomfort linked to the heart. By lowering blood pressure and reducing strain on the heart, this medicine helps in lowering the risk of serious conditions such as stroke or heart attack.

How to take it

Your doctor will decide the correct dose depending on your health condition and how severe it is. This medicine can be taken with food or without, but try to take it around the same time every day for the best effect. The tablet should be swallowed whole and not broken or chewed. Continue taking it for as long as advised by your doctor, even if you are feeling fine, since high blood pressure often does not show symptoms. Stopping the medicine suddenly without medical advice may worsen your condition. Alongside treatment, keeping active, eating a balanced diet, and maintaining a healthy weight will help in better blood pressure control.

Side effects

Some people may experience mild effects such as swelling in the ankles or feet, headache, sleepiness, nausea, tiredness, stomach discomfort, or dizziness. In a few rare cases, skin changes like lichenoid keratosis have been reported. Most side effects are short-lived and do not need medical attention, but if they persist or trouble you, seek guidance from your doctor.

Precautions

Before beginning treatment, let your doctor know if you suffer from any heart, liver, or kidney conditions. Women who are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding should consult their doctor before starting this medicine. Also inform your healthcare provider about any other medicines you are taking, especially those for heart or blood pressure. Regular monitoring of your blood pressure is important while on this treatment to ensure it is working effectively.

Uses

• Management of high blood pressure

• Prevention of angina (chest pain related to the heart)

• Certain cases of irregular heartbeat

• Emergency treatment in very high blood pressure

• Supportive care in subarachnoid hemorrhage

• Relief in anal fissures

Benefits

In patients with high blood pressure, Stamlo 5 Tablet relaxes blood vessels, allowing blood to circulate more smoothly. This helps reduce the chances of future complications like heart attack, stroke, or kidney damage. Though you may not feel an immediate difference, regular use keeps blood pressure under control and protects long-term health. In angina, it eases the workload on the heart and improves oxygen delivery, which helps reduce chest pain.

How it works

Stamlo 5 Tablet works by blocking calcium channels, leading to relaxation of blood vessels. This lowers pressure on the vessels and makes it easier for blood to flow. In cases of angina, it improves the supply of oxygen and blood to the heart muscle, relieving chest discomfort and reducing the strain on the heart.

Safety advice

• Alcohol: Best to use cautiously; ask your doctor before combining with alcohol.

• Pregnancy: May not be safe; risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor.

• Breastfeeding: Probably safe when prescribed, but only under medical guidance.

• Driving: Can cause dizziness, headache, or sleepiness; avoid driving if you feel affected.

• Kidney function: Generally safe; dose adjustment is usually not required.

• Liver function: Should be used carefully; lower starting doses are often advised in liver problems.

Missed dose

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed one and continue with your regular routine. Do not take two doses at once to make up for the missed tablet.