Amlovas-M 2.5mg/50mg Tablet-10 tablets

Introduction Amlovas-M 2.5mg/50mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is a combination of two medicines that effectively controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It is also used for heart-related chest pain, abnormal heart rhythms, and chronic (long-term) heart failure. By lowering the blood pressure, it helps in preventing future heart attack and stroke. Early treatment with this medicine improves chances of survival in patients of heart attack. This medicine should be taken regularly at a fixed time each day. It should not be stopped abruptly as it may result in sudden increase of blood pressure. This medicine should be used along with a proper diet, salt restriction, and regular exercise for best results. Some patients may develop swelling of ankle as a side effect of this medicine. It may also produce dizziness initially, but this improves with time. Uses of Amlovas-M Tablet Hypertension (high blood pressure) Amlovas-M Tablet side effects Common Headache Ankle swelling Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk) Slow heart rate Tiredness Stomach pain Nausea Edema (swelling) Constipation Palpitations Cold extremities How to use Amlovas-M Tablet Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amlovas-M 2.5mg/50mg Tablet is to be taken with food. How Amlovas-M Tablet works Amlovas-M 2.5mg/50mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Amlodipine and Metoprolol, which lowers blood pressure effectively. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker which works by relaxing blood vessels while metoprolol is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart to slow down the heart rate. Together, they make the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Amlovas-M Tablet related warnings Alcohol UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amlovas-M 2.5mg/50mg Tablet Taking Metoprolol with alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Amlovas-M 2.5mg/50mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. Lactation SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Amlovas-M 2.5mg/50mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Driving UNSAFE Amlovas-M 2.5mg/50mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Amlovas-M 2.5mg/50mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive. Kidney SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Amlovas-M 2.5mg/50mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Amlovas-M 2.5mg/50mg Tablet is recommended. Liver CAUTION Amlovas-M 2.5mg/50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amlovas-M 2.5mg/50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.