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AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET, Pack of 1 Tablet
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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It contains Amlodipine and Enalapril, which works by relaxing and widening blood vessels and lowering the blood pressure. Also, it improves blood supply to the heart muscle to receive more oxygen and thus preventing chest pain. In some cases, it may cause side effects such as blurred vision, sweating, confusion, tiredness, stomach upset, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), dizziness, headache, and swelling of the ankles or feet. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

AMLODIPINE-5MG + ENALAPRIL-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Lanark Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET

AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET belongs to the class of 'anti-hypertensive drugs' primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood exerts high pressure (force exerted by circulating blood) against the blood vessel's walls. This condition makes the heart work harder in pumping blood to the whole body. Hypertension can cause severe health complications, including stroke, heart failure, heart attack, and kidney failure.

The AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET contains two medicines: Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker) and Enalapril (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor). Amlodipine works by relaxing blood vessels to pass through them, thereby lowering the blood pressure easily. It also improves blood supply to the heart muscle to receive more oxygen and thus preventing chest pain. On the other hand, Enalapril works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body, thereby lowering blood pressure. 

Take AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience blurred vision, sweating, confusion, tiredness, stomach upset, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), dizziness, headache, and swelling of the ankles or feet. Most of these side effects of AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please reach out to your doctor.

Do not stop taking AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET without consulting your doctor since it may worsen your condition and increase the risk of future heart problems. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte levels, and kidney functioning is advised while taking AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from kidney, liver, or heart diseases. Reducing the amount of table salt (sodium chloride) in your food often relieves the body's swelling. Let your doctor know if you use any prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, including vitamins, before starting AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please tell your doctor so that the dosage of AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET can be prescribed accordingly. 

Uses of AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Directions for Use

• Take AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET with or without food or as advised by a doctor.• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication, to ensure the safety.• Swallow the medicine as a whole with glass of water.• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET treats hypertension (high blood pressure), and consists of Amlodipine and Enalapril. Amlodipine is a 'calcium channel blocker,' primarily treats high blood pressure, Prinzmetal's or variant angina (chest pain), and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease. It relaxes blood vessels so that blood passes through them easily, thereby lowering blood pressure. It also treats chest pain by improving the blood supply to the heart muscle to receive more oxygen. Amlodipine also improves a person's tolerance to exercise and keeps the blood pressure at acceptable levels. Enalapril is an 'Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor.' It relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body, thereby lowering blood pressure.  

How AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET Works

AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET contains two medicines: Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker) and Enalapril (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor). Amlodipine works by relaxing blood vessels to pass through them, thereby lowering the blood pressure easily. It also improves blood supply to the heart muscle to receive more oxygen and thus preventing chest pain. On the other hand, Enalapril works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body, thereby lowering blood pressure.

Storage

Keep AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET out of the sight and reach of children.

What if I have taken an overdose of AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not use AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET if you are allergic to AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET or any of its components. Please inform your doctor if you are using any prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, including vitamins, before starting AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET. Let your doctor know if you have any history of severe heart, kidney, or liver diseases, high potassium levels (hyperkalemia), bone marrow suppression, and aortic stenosis (heart valve problem). It is essential to let your doctor know if you are a breastfeeding mother before using AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET since Amlodipine may pass into the breast milk. Enalapril is not recommended during pregnancy since it has harmful effects on the unborn baby. Please ask your doctor if you plan to conceive or are pregnant before using AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET. AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET can increase the chances of light-headedness so rise slowly if you are sitting/lying and avoid operating any machine or doing any work that needs mental alertness.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AmlodipineDantrolene
Critical
EnalaprilAliskiren
Critical

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AmlodipineDantrolene
Critical
How does the drug interact with Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet:
Using Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet together with dantrolene may increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet with Dantrolene can cause an interaction, consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek medical attention if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
EnalaprilAliskiren
Critical
How does the drug interact with Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet:
Using aliskiren together with Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet may increase the risk of serious side effects such as kidney problems, low blood pressure, and high potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet with aliskiren is not recommended, but it can be taken together if your doctor advises. However, contact your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, or feelings of heaviness in the legs. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipineLemborexant
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet:
Coadministration of lemborexant and Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet may increase the blood levels of lemborexant.

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet with Lemborexant can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor if you experience abnormal sleep patterns, worsening of depression, changes in heartbeat, or headache. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipineEnzalutamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet:
Using a combination of Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet and enzalutamide may drastically lower Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet blood levels, making the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet with enzalutamide can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipinePhenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet:
Using Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet and phenytoin together may drastically lower Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet with phenytoin can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipinePrimidone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet:
Using Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet and primidone together may lower Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet with primidone can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipinePhenobarbital
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet:
Using phenobarbital and Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet may drastically lower Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of phenobarbital with Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipineRifampicin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet and rifampicin together may lower Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet and rifampicin, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipineFosphenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet:
When Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet is taken with Fosphenytoin, it may decrease the blood levels of Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet, which may make Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet and Fosphenytoin together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
AmlodipineDolasetron
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet:
Using dolasetron together with Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Amena 5mg/5mg Tablet and Dolasetron, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms, like feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or your heart beating irregularly, it's important to call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with a body mass index (BMI) between 19.5 and 24.9.

  • Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week. Doing this can help you to lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.

  • Limit sodium chloride intake (table salt) in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.

  • If you are taking alcohol, use only one serving for women and two servings for men.

  • Quit smoking to lower the risk of heart disease.

  • Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spent time with your loved ones to cope with stress.

  • Monitor your blood pressure daily, and if you notice any fluctuations frequently, please contact your doctor immediately.

  • Try including heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing foods in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oils like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood pressure.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET Substitute

Substitutes safety advice

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol may lower your blood pressure. It would help if you avoided or limit consuming alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Enalapril in AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET is a pregnancy D category drug and is not recommended during pregnancy since it causes harmful effects on the baby. However, it is advised to seek medical advice before using AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET if you plan to conceive or pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There are limited studies on how AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET affects the breastfed infants. However, Amlodipine in AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET passes into the breast milk during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before using AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET if you are a lactating mother.

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Driving

Caution

AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET may cause side effects due to lowering of the blood pressure such as dizziness or tiredness. If you feel dizzy or tired when taking this medicine, do not drive or use any tools or machines.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before using AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET. AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET is to be administered with caution in patients with severe hepatic impairment.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET. AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET is primarily eliminated by the kidney and can be accumulated in patients with renal impairment.

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Children

Unsafe

AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children as the efficacy and safety have not been established.

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FAQs

AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET belongs to the class of 'anti-hypertensive drugs' primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It relaxes blood vessels so that blood passes through them easily, thereby lowering blood pressure. It also treats chest pain by improving the blood supply to the heart muscle to receive more oxygen.

Amlodipine in AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET can cause ankle swelling upon long-term use. Please try to keep your feet at an elevated position when sitting for long hours. If the problem persists, please consult your doctor and do as advised.

AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET may increase blood potassium levels in people with diabetes, poor kidney function, and patients using potassium-sparing diuretics or taking potassium supplements. Please consult your doctor before taking AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET if you have diabetes.

Even though your blood pressure becomes normal after using AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET, it may switch back to high ranges if you stop using it. Your doctor may change the dosing schedule based on your blood pressure range.

AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET can cause dizziness as one of its side effects. If you feel dizzy, try getting up slowly from a sitting or lying position. If your dizziness is severe or unmanageable, please seek medical advice.

Before surgery, you should inform your doctor that you are taking AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET as it can reduce your blood pressure when used along with anesthesia which is given before a major operation.

AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET treats hypertension (high blood pressure) and consists of Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker) and Enalapril (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor). Amlodipine relaxes blood vessels so that blood passes through them easily, thereby lowering blood pressure. Enalapril relaxes and widens the blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body, thereby lowering the raised blood pressure.

AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET is not primarily a painkiller. It is a medication used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and contains a combination of amlodipine and enalapril.

If you stop taking AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET, your blood pressure may increase, and your condition may worsen. Consult your doctor before stopping or changing your treatment plan to ensure your blood pressure remains controlled.

The optimal timing for taking AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET is typically in the morning, as it helps to maintain blood pressure control throughout the day. However, following your doctor's specific instructions regarding the best time to take your medication is essential.

If you forgot a dose of AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose of AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET to compensate for the missed dose.

When taking AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET, exercising caution and monitoring your health is crucial. Inform your doctor about any pre-existing kidney or liver disease, diabetes, or heart conditions to ensure safe treatment. Regularly check your blood pressure and kidney function, and be aware of signs of low blood pressure, such as dizziness or fainting. Additionally, report any unusual symptoms, like swelling or difficulty breathing, and limit your intake of salt, potassium-rich foods, and certain medications. By being proactive and following these guidelines, you can minimize potential risks and maximize the benefits of your treatment.

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET. Alcohol can increase the risk of side effects such as dizziness, low blood pressure, and heartburn. Additionally, combining alcohol with this medication may reduce its effectiveness in controlling your blood pressure.

Taking more than the prescribed dose of AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET leads to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose include dizziness, light-headedness or fainting and an irregular heartbeat. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Take AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET as prescribed by your doctor; your doctor will evaluate your health condition and suggest whether you can take AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET every day or not. Therefore, follow your doctor's instructions regarding the dosage and frequency.

The common side effects of AMENA 5MG/5MG TABLET are blurred vision, sweating, confusion, tiredness, stomach upset, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), dizziness, headache, and swelling of the ankles or feet. Please consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

110, patel estate rd, prabhat nagar, jogeshwari west, mumbai, maharashtra 400102
Other Info - AM13355

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Written By

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

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Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jul 18, 2025 | 6:43 AM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.drugs.com/amlodipine.html
  2. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a692044.html
  3. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/amlodipine/
  4. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a686022.html
  5. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/enalapril/
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