AMLOVAG H Tablet 14's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Amlodipine 5 mg+Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg
Manufacturer
PREVEGO HEALTHCARE & RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED (Generics)
Variant
14 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
AMLOVAG 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 AMLOVAG H TABLET your doctor will constantly monitor your kidney functions, blood pressure, electrolyte levels and blood sugar levels to avoid the risk of unwanted
Uses
OF AMLOVAG H TABLET Manage Hypertension (high blood pressure) Prevents the risk of heart attack, stroke or angina (chest pain)
How It Works
AMLOVAG 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.
Directions for Use
Take AMLOVAG 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 AMLOVAG H TABLET at the same time each day. AMLOVAG 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 AMLOVAG H TABLET for the stipulated duration instructed by your doctor without any interruption to achieve better results.
Side Effects
taking AMLOVAG H TABLET are low blood pressure, dizziness, tiredness, headache, sleepiness and flushing. Contact your doctor if any of these side effect worsens. USES OF AMLOVAG H TABLET Manage Hypertension (high blood pressure) Prevents the risk of heart attack, stroke or angina (chest pain) HOW AMLOVAG H TABLET WORKSAMLOVAG 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. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake AMLOVAG 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 AMLOVAG H TABLET at the same time each day. AMLOVAG 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 AMLOVAG H TABLET for the stipulated duration instructed by your doctor without any interruption to achieve better results. SIDE EFFECTS OF AMLOVAG H TABLETCOMMON 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 AMLOVAG 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)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYAMLOVAG H TABLET should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGAMLOVAG 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 MACHINESDo not drive or handle any heavy tools or machines if you experience dizziness or drowsiness after taking AMLOVAG H TABLET. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking AMLOVAG H TABLET as it might make you feel dizzier and drowsier. KIDNEYAMLOVAG H TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERAMLOVAG H TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take AMLOVAG H TABLET if you are allergic to Amlodipine or Hydrochlorothiazide. HEART DISEASEAMLOVAG 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. OTHERSAMLOVAG 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 AMLOVAG 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: AMLOVAG 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: AMLOVAG H TABLET should be used with caution in the elderly patients. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug - Drug interactions: Before taking AMLOVAG 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 AMLOVAG 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 AMLOVAG H TABLET, consult your doctor immediately. Overdosage may cause low blood pressure, abnormal heartbeat and dizziness. SYNOPSIS Drug : Amlodipine, Hydrochlorothiazide Pharmacological Category : Calcium channel blocker, Thiazide diuretics Therapeutic Indication : Hypertension Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep AMLOVAG H TABLET out of reach of children Store AMLOVAG H TABLET at room temperature
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about AMLOVAG H Tablet 14's.
What are the uses of AMLOVAG H TABLET?
AMLOVAG 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).
What type of a medicine is AMLOVAG H TABLET?
AMLOVAG 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.
What happens when I stop taking AMLOVAG H TABLET?
Do not stop taking AMLOVAG H TABLET without consulting your doctor as your blood pressure may raise once again. Make sure to take AMLOVAG H TABLET for the stipulated duration recommended by your doctor to achieve maximum results.
What is the best time to take AMLOVAG H TABLET?
AMLOVAG H TABLET can be taken with or without meals. Your doctor will decide the best time for you to take AMLOVAG H TABLET based on your age, body weight and disease condition.
What to do if I forgot to take a dose of AMLOVAG H TABLET?
If you forgot to take a dose of AMLOVAG H TABLET, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose of AMLOVAG H TABLET, skip the missed dose and take the next one regularly. Do not take a double dose of AMLOVAG H TABLET to compensate the missed ones.
What precautions should be followed while taking AMLOVAG H TABLET?
Before taking AMLOVAG 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 AMLOVAG 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.
Can I consume alcohol while taking AMLOVAG H TABLET?
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking AMLOVAG H TABLET as it might make you feel dizzier and drowsier.
What happens if I accidentally take more AMLOVAG H TABLET?
If you or anyone else accidentally took more AMLOVAG H TABLET, consult your doctor immediately. Overdosage may cause low blood pressure, abnormal heartbeat, fainting, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting or confusion.
Can I take AMLOVAG H TABLET daily?
Take AMLOVAG H TABLET as advised by your physician. Your doctor will evaluate your health condition and suggests whether can you take AMLOVAG H TABLET every day or not.
Is AMLOVAG H TABLET safe to use in diabetic patients?
AMLOVAG 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 AMLOVAG H TABLET as a precaution. Your doctor will closely monitor you blood sugar levels to avoid the risk of side effects.
What are the side effects of AMLOVAG H TABLET?
The most common side effects of taking AMLOVAG H TABLET are low blood pressure, dizziness, tiredness, headache, sleepiness and flushing. Contact your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.
Can I stop taking AMLOVAG H TABLET once my symptoms subside?
No. Do not stop taking AMLOVAG H TABLET without consulting your doctor. As hypertension is a chronic condition, long term management may be necessary to control its symptoms. Therefore, take AMLOVAG H TABLET as advised by your doctor for the stipulated duration. Premature discontinuation of therapy may increase your blood pressure once again.
Can AMLOVAG H TABLET be taken during pregnancy?
AMLOVAG H TABLET should be used in pregnant women only if it is considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Is AMLOVAG H TABLET safe to use in kidney disease?
AMLOVAG 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.
Can the use of AMLOVAG H TABLET affect the liver?
Yes. AMLOVAG 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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Last Updated
04 Jan 2023