It is a pharmaceutical compound containing Amlodipine, a member of the category of medicines known as calcium channel blockers. Its main task is to decrease blood pressure by easing blood vessels, lessening the burden on the heart.
Alcohol intake should be restricted, as it can amplify certain side effects.
Consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice and safety measures before use during pregnancy.
Consult your healthcare provider before using this product while breastfeeding, to ensure safety.
It is safe when kidney functions are normal but if you have kidney issues, use this product with care and upon consultation with your doctor.
It is safe when liver functions are norma but if you have liver issues, use this product with care and upon consultation with your doctor.
It hampers attention and makes you feel sleepy and dizzy. Avoid driving if these symptoms appear.
It operates as a robust calcium channel inhibitor and significantly minimizes elevated blood pressure by making blood vessels more relaxed, offering seamless blood circulation throughout the body. It contributes to the alleviation of pressure on the heart muscle while enhancing the provision of oxygen to the cardiac muscle. By endorsing better blood circulation and minimizing blood pressure, Amlodipine actively supports the entire cardiovascular system, safeguarding a superior blood flow to essential body organs.
Hypertension refers to high blood pressure, can lead to heart issues, strokes, and kidney problems. Readings like 140/90 mm of Hg indicate systolic (heart pumping) and diastolic (resting between beats) pressure. Ideally, it should be between 90/60 mm of Hg and 120/80 mm of Hg.
No, there is no evidence that Amlo causes deterioration of kidney problems. Amlo can be used in normal doses in patients with kidney problems. In fact, its blood pressure-lowering effect, it helps to prevent injury to the kidneys due to hypertension.
Amlo may cause itching in some patients, though it is an uncommon side effect. However, if you experience severe itching contact your doctor.
You should keep on taking Amlo for as long as your doctor has recommended you to take it. You may need to take it lifelong. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel well or your blood pressure is well controlled. If you stop taking Amlo, your blood pressure may increase again and your condition may worsen.
Amlo can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce swelling raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
Consult your doctor first before starting any new prescription or non-prescription medicines or supplements. Take low sodium and low-fat diet, and adhere to the lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor. Avoid eating grapefruit (chakotra) or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Amlo. Stop smoking and taking alcohol as this helps to lower your blood pressure and prevents heart problems.
Amlo can be taken anytime of the day. Usually, it is advised to be taken in the morning, but your doctor may advise to take it in the evening as well. You should take it at the same time each day so that you remember to take it and consistent levels of medicine are maintained in the body.
Amlo may cause some serious side effects such as liver problems (yellowing of skin, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite), pancreatitis (severe stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting), and recurrent chest pain which may be indicative of a heart attack. However, these side effects are rarely seen. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medicine to you because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of any potential side effects. Follow your doctors advice.
No, Amlo is not a beta-blocker. It belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blockers. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can easily flow through the blood vessels.
Amlo starts working on the day it is taken. However, it may take weeks to see the full effect. You should continue taking the medicine even if you feel better or if you do not notice any considerable difference. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns or you feel worse after taking the medicine.
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