Affotel AMH 40 Tablet

Here you'll find essential details about Affotel AMH 40 Tablet, a Medicamen Lifesciences Pvt Ltd product containing the salt combination Telmisartan (40mg) + Amlodipine (5mg) + Hydrochlorothiazide (12.5mg). 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: ₹ 109
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Telmisartan (40mg) + Amlodipine (5mg) + Hydrochlorothiazide (12.5mg)
Brand: Medicamen Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
Uses: Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Description

Affotel AMH 40 Tablet is a combination of medicines used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) when a single medication is not effective
It helps to lower high blood pressure thus reduces chances of future heart attack and stroke
Affotel AMH 40 Tablet should be taken with or without food
The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine
Try to take it at the same time each day
It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to
It contains a diuretic (water pill) and will make you urinate more so, it is best to avoid taking this medicine within four hours of going to bed
Use this Affotel AMH 40 Tablet regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well
High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms and if you stop taking it your risk of heart attack or stroke may increase.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, tiredness, taste change, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, diarrhea, and sinusitis
Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or won't go away
Drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth, and extreme thirst.
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
You should have your blood pressure, kidney function, level of electrolytes, and blood sugar level checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Affotel AMH 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Affotel AMH 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Affotel AMH 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Affotel AMH 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Use of Affotel AMH 40 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Affotel AMH 40 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^Affotel AMH 40 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:	UNSAFE: Affotel AMH 40 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Affotel AMH 40 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 Affotel AMH 40 Tablet.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	CARDIAC
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses of Affotel AMH 40 Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Affotel AMH 40 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body
It also eliminates excess water from the body and increases urine output
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 Affotel AMH 40 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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