Onato Tablet 5mg contains amlodipine besylate, a calcium channel blocker used mainly to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and chest pain (angina). By relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow, it helps reduce the workload on the heart, lowers blood pressure, and can help prevent chest pain episodes due to reduced oxygen supply. Regular use as prescribed helps control blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke, and supports long‑term cardiovascular health under medical supervision.

Price in Pakistan

The approximate price of Onato Tablet 5mg in Pakistan ranges between Rs. 100 – Rs. 200 per pack, depending on the pharmacy and location.

Uses

• Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension)

• Prevention and management of chest pain (angina)

• Improves blood flow and reduces heart workload

• Helps reduce risk of cardiovascular complications

• Suitable for long‑term blood pressure control

Benefits

• Effective in lowering elevated blood pressure

• Helps improve blood circulation

• Reduces frequency of angina episodes

• Enhances overall heart health

• Once‑daily convenient tablet form

Prescription Required: Yes

Generic Name: Amlodipine Besylate

Use: Hypertension and angina management

How It Works

Onato Tablet contains amlodipine, which blocks calcium ions from entering cardiac and smooth muscle cells. This action relaxes blood vessel walls (arteries), lowers resistance in blood flow, and reduces the pressure the heart must pump against. Relaxed vessels also improve oxygen delivery to the heart, helping reduce chest pain.

Dosage

• Take as prescribed by your doctor

• Usually 1 tablet (5mg) once daily, with or without food

• Swallow whole with water

• Take at the same time each day for consistency

• Do not exceed the prescribed dose

Common Side Effects

• Swelling of ankles or feet (edema)

• Dizziness or lightheadedness

• Flushing (warmth, redness of face)

• Headache

• Palpitations (rare)

Drug Interactions

• May interact with other antihypertensive medicines

• Caution with grapefruit juice (may affect drug level)

• Inform your doctor about all medications

Do Not Use If

• Allergy to amlodipine or similar calcium channel blockers

• Severe low blood pressure without supervision

• Pregnancy or breastfeeding without doctor advice

• Heart failure with unstable symptoms without guidance

Storage

Store at room temperature, away from sunlight and moisture. Keep tablets in original packaging and out of reach of children.

FAQs

Q1: What is Onato Tablet 5mg used for?

It’s used to treat high blood pressure and help prevent chest pain.

Q2: How often should it be taken?

Usually once daily or as prescribed by your doctor.

Q3: Can it be taken with food?

Yes, it can be taken with or without food.

Q4: Is a prescription required?

Yes, doctor supervision is required.

Q5: Does it cause dizziness?

Yes, mild dizziness or lightheadedness can occur.

Q6: Can it reduce heart attack risk?

By controlling blood pressure, it helps lower heart attack and stroke risk.

Q7: Can it be used long‑term?

Yes, long‑term use is common under medical supervision.

Q8: Should blood pressure be monitored?

Yes, regular monitoring helps assess treatment effectiveness.