CompositionElpress 5 Tablet is used to manage high blood pressure (hypertension) and to relieve and prevent chest pain (angina). Keeping blood pressure under control and improving blood flow to the heart helps lower the risk of heart attack and stroke.
It contains amlodipine and belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers. It can be taken with or without food, but take it as prescribed. Continue taking it even if you feel well, and do not stop it without medical advice, as this can cause symptoms to return.
Healthy lifestyle changes support treatment alongside this medicine. These include reducing salt in your diet, staying physically active, maintaining a healthy weight, and limiting alcohol.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any liver problems, very low blood pressure, or heart problems, or are taking other medicines. Report marked swelling of the ankles, severe dizziness, or worsening chest pain. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before use.
