Amtor 5 mg/10 mg Tablet-10 tablets

Introduction Amtor 5 mg/10 mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) with high cholesterol levels. 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 regularly with or without food at a fixed time every day. This medicine should not be stopped abruptly. Some patients may develop swelling of ankle as a side effect of using this medicine. Uses of Amtor Tablet High blood pressure with high cholesterol Amtor Tablet side effects Common Nausea Stomach pain Headache Sleepiness Ankle swelling Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk) Palpitations Constipation Muscle pain Increased glucose level in blood Increased liver enzymes Tiredness How to use Amtor 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. Amtor 5 mg/10 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. How Amtor Tablet works Amtor 5 mg/10 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Amlodipine and atorvastatin which treat high blood pressure associated with high cholesterol levels. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB). It works by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication which works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL). Together they reduce the risk of heart diseases. Amtor Tablet related warnings Alcohol UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amtor 5 mg/10 mg Tablet Taking Atorvastatin with alcohol may increase the risk of liver damage. Pregnancy UNSAFE Amtor 5 mg/10 mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby. Lactation SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Amtor 5 mg/10 mg 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 Amtor 5 mg/10 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Amtor 5 mg/10 mg 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 Amtor 5 mg/10 mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Amtor 5 mg/10 mg Tablet is recommended. However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Liver CAUTION Amtor 5 mg/10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amtor 5 mg/10 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Amtor 5 mg/10 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.