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Amlosafe H Tablet 10’S
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Introduction About AMLOSAFE H TABLET
AMLOSAFE H TABLET is a combination of Amlodipine and Hydrochlorothiazide which belongs to the group of medicines called Antihypertensive agents. It is used to manage hypertension (high blood pressure) when management with single agents is not effective. It can also be used to manage the risk of heart attack, stroke or angina (chest pain).
During management with AMLOSAFE H TABLET your doctor will constantly monitor your kidney functions, blood pressure, electrolyte levels and blood sugar levels to avoid the risk of unwanted side effects. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while taking AMLOSAFE H TABLET as it may severely decrease your blood pressure.
Before taking AMLOSAFE H TABLET inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have any other heart problems apart from hypertension (such as heart failure) or have diabetes, severe low blood pressure or dehydration or electrolyte imbalance as a precaution.
Consult your doctor before taking AMLOSAFE H TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The most common side effects of taking AMLOSAFE H TABLET are low blood pressure, dizziness, tiredness, headache, sleepiness and flushing. Contact your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.
Uses Of AMLOSAFE H TABLET
- Manage Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Prevents the risk of heart attack, stroke or angina (chest pain)
How AMLOSAFE H TABLET Works
AMLOSAFE H TABLET is an antihypertensive medicine. It relaxes your blood vessels and improves blood flow across them. It also reduces thickness of the blood by removing excess fluids from the body in the form of urine. Collectively, these actions reduce the strain on the heart and helps the heart to pump blood more smoothly with less pressure.
How to use AMLOSAFE H TABLET
Take AMLOSAFE H TABLET as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Try to take AMLOSAFE H TABLET at the same time each day. AMLOSAFE H TABLET can be taken with or without food.
Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and health condition. Continue to take AMLOSAFE H TABLET for the stipulated duration instructed by your doctor without any interruption to achieve better results.
Side Effects Of AMLOSAFE H TABLET
Common
- headache, dizziness, sleepiness
- palpitations (fast heartbeat)
- flushing (redness and warmth of the skin)
- stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion
- changes in bowel habit
- tiredness, weakness
- visual disturbances, double vision
- muscle pains
Uncommon
- anxiety, depression
- insomnia (sleeplessness)
- changes in taste
- tingling sensation in limbs, loss of pain sensation
- ringing in the ears
- low blood pressure
- increased sweating
- increased urination at night
- inability to obtain an erection, enlargement of the breasts in men
- joint pain, back pain
- weight gain or decrease in weight
Rare
- confusion
Stop taking AMLOSAFE H TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- signs of allergic reactions (such as skin rash, swelling of the face, lips, mouth or throat which can lead to difficulty in breathing or swallowing)
- severe skin reactions (such as skin rash with itching and redness, blistering and peeling of skin, skin swelling and inflammation of mucous membrane)
- chest pain, shortness of breath (signs of heart attack)
- inflammation of pancreas (causing severe stomach pain that radiates to the back side of the body)
How To Manage Side Effects
Nausea and vomiting:
Take AMLOSAFE H TABLET with or just after a meal or a snack. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating rich or spicy food. Consult your doctor if your nausea worsens.
Dizziness:
Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any tools or machines completely while you are feeling dizzy. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your dizziness. Consult your doctor if your dizziness worsens.
Headache:
Rest and relax. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids such as water or electrolytes. Applying a pain-relieving balm on your forehead can be beneficial. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your headache. Consult your doctor if your headache worsens.
Constipation:
Eat plenty of fibre rich foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables and cereals. Drink plenty of fluids. Exercise more regularly. Consult your doctor if this side effect bothers you.
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
AMLOSAFE H TABLET should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Breastfeeding
AMLOSAFE H TABLET may pass through breast milk. Therefore, it should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor for advice before taking it.
Driving and Using Machines
Do not drive or handle any heavy tools or machines if you experience dizziness or drowsiness after taking AMLOSAFE H TABLET.
Alcohol
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking AMLOSAFE H TABLET as it might make you feel dizzier and drowsier.
Kidney
AMLOSAFE H TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Liver
AMLOSAFE H TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Allergy
Do not take AMLOSAFE H TABLET if you are allergic to Amlodipine or Hydrochlorothiazide.
Heart Disease
AMLOSAFE H TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe heart problems such as heart failure, aortic stenosis (narrowing of arteries) or cardiogenic shock (inability of heart to pump blood). It should be used with caution in patients having a history of recent heart attack or heart failure. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Others
AMLOSAFE H TABLET is not recommended for use if you:
- have cardiogenic shock (heart cannot pump blood suddenly)
- have severe low blood pressure (hypotension)
Before taking AMLOSAFE H TABLET, inform your doctor if you:
- have low blood pressure or are severely dehydrated (due to diarrhea, vomiting or excess sweating)
- have severe uncontrollable increase in blood pressure (hypertensive crisis)
- are on a low sodium diet
- have diabetes
- have hypokalemia (low blood potassium levels)
- have gout (painful joints)
- have low sodium, potassium or magnesium levels in the blood
Use in Pediatrics:
AMLOSAFE H TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) unless considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice before taking it.
Use in Geriatrics:
AMLOSAFE H TABLET should be used with caution in the elderly patients. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Interactions
A. Drug – Drug interactions:
Before taking AMLOSAFE H TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as:
- other medicines used to manage high blood pressure or angina (Ex. diltiazem, verapamil)
- ketoconazole, itraconazole (used to manage fungal infections)
- ritonavir, indinavir, nelfinavir (used in management of HIV infections)
- rifampicin, erythromycin, clarithromycin (used to manage bacterial infections)
- dantrolene (a medicine used to manage muscle spasms)
- medicines used to control elevated cholesterol levels (Ex. simvastatin)
- medicines used to manage graft rejection and to suppress immune functions (such as tacrolimus, sirolimus, temsirolimus, everlimus, cyclosporine)
- St. John’s wort (an herbal medicine used to manage depression)
- medicines that can depress the brain such as barbiturates (Ex. phenobarbital)
- narcotic drugs (used for pain relief) such as morphine, fentanyl, pethidine
- medicines used to reduce blood cholesterol levels (such as cholestyramine, colestipol)
- corticosteroids (used to manage inflammation) Ex. prednisolone
- corticotropin (a medicine used to correct hormone problems)
- noradrenaline (a medicine used to increase blood pressure)
- tubocurarine, dantrolene (medicines used to relax muscles)
- medicines used for pain and inflammation (such as ibuprofen or indomethacin)
- lithium (a medicine used to manage metal illnesses)
B. Drug-Food interactions:
Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while taking AMLOSAFE H TABLET as it may reduce your blood pressure abnormally and may make you feel dizzier, drowsier or faint.
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally took more AMLOSAFE H TABLET, consult your doctor immediately. Overdosage may cause low blood pressure, abnormal heartbeat and dizziness.
Synopsis
| Drug | :Â Â | Amlodipine, Hydrochlorothiazide |
| Pharmacological Category | :Â Â | Calcium channel blocker, Thiazide diuretics |
| Therapeutic Indication | :Â Â | Hypertension |
| Dosage Forms | :Â Â | Tablet |
More Information
- Keep AMLOSAFE H TABLET out of reach of children
- Store AMLOSAFE H TABLET at room temperature
FAQs About AMLOSAFE H TABLET
Q: What are the uses of AMLOSAFE H TABLET?
A: AMLOSAFE H TABLET is prescription medicine used to manage hypertension. It can also be used to manage the risk of heart attack, stroke or angina (chest pain).
Q: What type of a medicine is AMLOSAFE H TABLET?
A: AMLOSAFE H TABLET is an antihypertensive medicine. It relaxes your blood vessels and improves blood flow across them. It also reduces thickness of the blood by removing excess fluids from the body in the form of urine. Collectively, it reduces the strain on the heart and helps the heart to pump blood more smoothly with less pressure.
Q: What happens when I stop taking AMLOSAFE H TABLET?
A: Do not stop taking AMLOSAFE H TABLET without consulting your doctor as your blood pressure may raise once again. Make sure to take AMLOSAFE H TABLET for the stipulated duration recommended by your doctor to achieve maximum results.
Q: What is the best time to take AMLOSAFE H TABLET?
A: AMLOSAFE H TABLET can be taken with or without meals. Your doctor will decide the best time for you to take AMLOSAFE H TABLET based on your age, body weight and disease condition.
Q: What to do if I forgot to take a dose of AMLOSAFE H TABLET?
A: If you forgot to take a dose of AMLOSAFE H TABLET, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose of AMLOSAFE H TABLET, skip the missed dose and take the next one regularly. Do not take a double dose of AMLOSAFE H TABLET to compensate the missed ones.
Q: What precautions should be followed while taking AMLOSAFE H TABLET?
A: Before taking AMLOSAFE H TABLET, inform your doctor if you have any heart, liver or kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have diabetes, low blood pressure volume or are severely dehydrated. Consult your doctor before taking AMLOSAFE H TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Regularly visit your doctor and take all the necessary blood test recommended by your doctor without fail.
Q: Can I consume alcohol while taking AMLOSAFE H TABLET?
A: Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking AMLOSAFE H TABLET as it might make you feel dizzier and drowsier.
Q: What happens if I accidentally take more AMLOSAFE H TABLET?
A: If you or anyone else accidentally took more AMLOSAFE H TABLET, consult your doctor immediately. Overdosage may cause low blood pressure, abnormal heartbeat, fainting, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting or confusion.
Q: Can I take AMLOSAFE H TABLET daily?
A: Take AMLOSAFE H TABLET as advised by your physician. Your doctor will evaluate your health condition and suggests whether can you take AMLOSAFE H TABLET every day or not.
Q: Is AMLOSAFE H TABLET safe to use in diabetic patients?
A: AMLOSAFE H TABLET may alter the blood sugar levels in your body. Therefore, it is necessary to inform your doctor if you have diabetes before taking AMLOSAFE H TABLET as a precaution. Your doctor will closely monitor you blood sugar levels to avoid the risk of side effects.
Q: What are the side effects of AMLOSAFE H TABLET?
A: The most common side effects of taking AMLOSAFE H TABLET are low blood pressure, dizziness, tiredness, headache, sleepiness and flushing. Contact your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.
Q: Can I stop taking AMLOSAFE H TABLET once my symptoms subside?
A: No. Do not stop taking AMLOSAFE H TABLET without consulting your doctor. As hypertension is a chronic condition, long term management may be necessary to control its symptoms. Therefore, take AMLOSAFE H TABLET as advised by your doctor for the stipulated duration. Premature discontinuation of therapy may increase your blood pressure once again.
Q: Can AMLOSAFE H TABLET be taken during pregnancy?
A: AMLOSAFE H TABLET should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Q: Is AMLOSAFE H TABLET safe to use in kidney disease?
A: AMLOSAFE H TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems (such as kidney transplant, narrowing of renal arteries). Your doctor will access your health condition and suggest a suitable dose for you.
Q: Can the use of AMLOSAFE H TABLET affect the liver?
A: Yes. AMLOSAFE H TABLET may affect the way your liver work. It can elevate the levels of certain liver enzymes in your body. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking it.
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