Vamlo 5 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Vamlo Benefits & Uses

Vamlo is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Other Benefits

Vamlo Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage can be given up to 10 mg once daily
Geriatric	Disease: Chest Pain Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage can be given up to 10 mg once daily
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Chest Pain Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage can be given up to 5 mg once daily
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage can be given up to 5 mg once daily

Vamlo Related Warnings

Is the use of Vamlo safe for pregnant women?

Vamlo shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Vamlo safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Vamlo in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Vamlo on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Vamlo. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Vamlo on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Vamlo. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Vamlo only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Vamlo on the Heart?

You can take Vamlo without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Vamlo with Other Drugs

Vamlo should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Itraconazole

Tizanidine

Simvastatin,Ezetimibe

Isoniazid,Pyrazinamide,Rifampicin

Moderate

Aspirin

Atenolol

Clotrimazole

Clarithromycin

Vamlo Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Vamlo unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Low Blood Pressure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Liver Disease
Heart Failure
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Vamlo

Is this Vamlo habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Vamlo has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Vamlo will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Vamlo should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Vamlo in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Vamlo Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Vamlo

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Vamlo, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Vamlo

Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Vamlo at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Vamlo

Question over 4 years ago

Can i take Vamlo with seafood ?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Vamlo has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Vamlo harmful for kidney?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Vamlo is not harmful to a kidney. However, it can cause some urinary problem such as urine retention and difficulty in passing urine. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above while taking this drug.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Vamlo safe to use?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Vamlo is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as palpitation, abdominal pain, sleepiness, swelling, and flushing. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Vamlo with sildenafil (viagra)?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Vamlo can be taken with viagra. No harmful interactions have been reported between them. However, if you experience any unpleasant effects such as low blood pressure after taking these two medicines together, please inform to a doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Vamlo work?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Vamlo is calcium channel blocker. It works by inhibiting the movement of calcium into vascular smooth muscle cells and cardiac cells which inhibits the contraction of cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle and reduce electrical conduction within heart cell and dilate blood vessel. Dilation of the blood vessel reduces the blood pressure.