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Lodopin Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Lodopin Tablet (Amlodipine) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

TABLET

Strength

5mg

Manufacturer

Martin Dow

Estimated price

Rs. 164.33 - 535

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What is Lodopin Tablet used for?

  • Treating high blood pressure (hypertension) (BP high hona)
  • Managing chest pain (angina) (seene ka dard)
  • Improving blood circulation (Rogat ki ziyadaa)
Read full Uses guide →

Common side effects

  • Most people tolerate Lodopin Tablet well, but some may experience: Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Flushing (warmth/redness)
Read full Side Effects guide →

Important warnings

  • Do not use Lodopin Tablet if you are allergic to Amlodipine or similar calcium channel blockers
  • Severe low blood pressure patients should avoid it

Lodopin Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameLodopin
Generic NameAmlodipine
Strength5mg
FormTablet
Drug ClassCalcium channel blocker
ManufacturerMartin Dow
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Lodopin Tablet? (Lodopin Tablet kya hai)

Lodopin Tablet Uses ek medicine hai jo Pakistan mein commonly prescribed hoti hai. Iska generic component Amlodipine hai aur yeh Calcium channel blocker group mein aati hai. Yeh medicine body mein inflammatory ya infection-related pathways ko target karke symptoms control karti hai. Is liye dose aur duration doctor ke plan ke mutabiq follow karna bohat zaroori hota hai.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Treating high blood pressure (hypertension) (BP high hona)
  • Managing chest pain (angina) (seene ka dard)
  • Improving blood circulation (Rogat ki ziyadaa)
  • Reducing cardiovascular risk (Zyada bukhar)
  • Preventing complications of prolonged hypertension (BP high hona)
  • High blood pressure (BP high hona)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Individuals with high blood pressure
  • Patients suffering from angina
  • People at risk of cardiovascular diseases

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you are allergic to Amlodipine or similar calcium channel blockers
  • Severe low blood pressure patients
  • Individuals suffering from cardiogenic shock

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Do not use Lodopin Tablet if you are allergic to Amlodipine or similar calcium channel blockers
  • Severe low blood pressure patients should avoid it

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Most people tolerate Lodopin Tablet well, but some may experience: Headache, Dizziness, Flushing (warmth/redness)
  • Swelling of ankles or feet, Fatigue, Nausea

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Certain blood pressure medications
  • Antacids and heartburn remedies

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe chest pain
  • Swelling of ankles or feet
  • Persistent nausea

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousAmlodipine
Alternative brandVariousAmlodipine

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 180 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Lodopin Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

A: Lodopin Tablet Uses doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Lodopin Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Lodopin Tablet Uses ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Lodopin Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2025-07-26 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lodopin Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

Lodopin Tablet Uses doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Lodopin Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Lodopin Tablet Uses ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Lodopin Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.