Ampril 5mg/5mg Tablet

Welcome to the information page for Ampril 5mg/5mg Tablet, brought to you by Biogenetic Pharmaceuticals. This product contains the active ingredient Amlodipine (5mg) + Enalapril (5mg) and is indicated for Hypertension (high blood pressure). Here, you can find crucial details, including its uses, pricing, and options to add it to your wishlist or compare it with similar medications.

MRP: ₹ 35
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Amlodipine (5mg) + Enalapril (5mg)
Brand: Biogenetic Pharmaceuticals
Uses: Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Description

Ampril 5mg/5mg 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 Ampril 5mg/5mg 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: Ampril 5mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ampril 5mg/5mg 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: Ampril 5mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ampril 5mg/5mg 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: Ampril 5mg/5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^Ampril 5mg/5mg 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: Ampril 5mg/5mg 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: Ampril 5mg/5mg 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 Ampril 5mg/5mg Tablet.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	CARDIAC
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses of Ampril 5mg/5mg Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Ampril 5mg/5mg 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 Ampril 5mg/5mg 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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