• Amdepin Duo 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
• You can take Amdepin Duo 5 mg/10 mg Tablet at any time of day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day
• Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor
• Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms
• If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse
• Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure
• Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
• It may cause side effects like headache, nausea, stomach pain, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), ankle swelling, and increased liver enzyme
• Let your doctor know if you experience yellowing of skin or eyes, unusually dark urine or stomach pains as it may be sign of liver damage
• It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you
• You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, blood sugar level, and electrolytes level while on the treatment.
• Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine
• You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.

Uses of Amdepin Duo 5 mg/10 mg Tablet

• In High blood pressure with high cholesterol Amdepin Duo 5 mg/10 mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body
• It also effectively reduces the high cholesterol levels in your body
• Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and managing the blood pressure reduces the risk of having a stroke, heart attack or kidney problems in future
• This helps you remain healthier for longer
• You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well
• Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine
• Keep taking it even if you feel well.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Amdepin Duo 5 mg/10 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Amdepin Duo 5 mg/10 mg Tablet

• 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