Amlo E 5 mg/5 mg Tablet

Here you'll find essential details about Amlo E 5 mg/5 mg Tablet, a Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd product containing the salt combination Amlodipine (5mg) + Enalapril (5mg). Key uses of this medication include Hypertension (high blood pressure). Take a moment to explore the specific information provided in the 'Detail' section and utilize the wishlist and compare features for a better understanding.

MRP: ₹ 39
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Amlodipine (5mg) + Enalapril (5mg)
Brand: Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Uses: Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Description

Amlo E 5 mg/5 mg Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure)
This is a combination of two medicines that controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective
It helps to lower high blood pressure and thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke
You can take Amlo E 5 mg/5 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 taste change, ankle swelling, headache, weakness, and tiredness
It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you
This might raise the level of potassium in the blood, hence avoid potassium rich food or supplements
You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, 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.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Amlo E 5 mg/5 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amlo E 5 mg/5 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, develop yellowing of the skin and eyes or white stools while taking this medicine.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Amlo E 5 mg/5 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amlo E 5 mg/5 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function test, and potassium levels is recommended while you are taking this medicine.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Amlo E 5 mg/5 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^Amlo E 5 mg/5 mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Amlo E 5 mg/5 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.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Amlo E 5 mg/5 mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amlo E 5 mg/5 mg Tablet.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	CARDIAC
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses of Amlo E 5 mg/5 mg Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Amlo E 5 mg/5 mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body
This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future
You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well
You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Amlo E 5 mg/5 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.

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