Introduction
Amlovas-M 5/50 Tablet PR 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 PR
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Amlovas-M Tablet PR 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 PR
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Amlovas-M 5/50 Tablet PR is to be taken with food.
How Amlovas-M Tablet PR works
Amlovas-M 5/50 Tablet PR 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 PR related warnings
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amlovas-M 5/50 Tablet PR 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 5/50 Tablet PR 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 5/50 Tablet PR 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 5/50 Tablet PR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Amlovas-M 5/50 Tablet PR 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 5/50 Tablet PR is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Amlovas-M 5/50 Tablet PR is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Amlovas-M 5/50 Tablet PR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amlovas-M 5/50 Tablet PR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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