CompositionEspin 5 Tablet 10 is a medicine used to manage high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults. It is also used to prevent angina, the chest pain that occurs when the heart muscle does not get enough blood. Keeping blood pressure controlled helps lower the risk of heart attack and stroke.
It contains amlodipine and belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily and the heart does not have to work as hard. It is usually taken at the same time each day. Continue taking it even if you feel well, and do not stop it without medical advice.
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 about any heart or liver problems or other medicines you take. Mild swelling of the ankles, flushing, or headache can occur, especially at first, and usually settles. Tell your doctor if ankle swelling becomes troublesome or if you notice a fast or pounding heartbeat.
