Amtas HT Tablet-10 tablets

Introduction Amtas HT Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It also helps to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. This medicine should be used along with a proper diet, salt restriction, and regular exercise for best results. It should be taken with or without food preferably in the morning, to avoid frequent urination at night. This medicine may cause dehydration, so it is better to take plenty of fluids. Inform doctor if you develop extreme thirst and muscle weakness. Some patients may develop swelling of ankle as a side effect of using this medicine. Uses of Amtas HT Tablet Hypertension (high blood pressure) Amtas HT Tablet side effects Common Glucose intolerance Sleepiness Ankle swelling Headache Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk) Tiredness Palpitations Nausea Increased blood uric acid Decreased potassium level in blood Altered blood lipids How to use Amtas HT 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. Amtas HT Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. How Amtas HT Tablet works Amtas HT Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide which lower blood pressure effectively. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker which relaxes blood vessels and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic which removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced. Over time it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow. Amtas HT Tablet related warnings Alcohol UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amtas HT Tablet Taking Hydrochlorothiazide with alcohol may have additive effects in lowering blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Amtas HT 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 Amtas HT 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 Amtas HT Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Amtas HT Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive. Kidney CAUTION Amtas HT Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amtas HT Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Amtas HT Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Liver CAUTION Amtas HT Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amtas HT Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.