This medicine is effective in treating high blood pressure and prevents angina. It is a calcium channel blocker that reduces the load on the heart by reducing blood pressure which reduces the chances of heart attacks and strokes.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with this drug. Please consult your doctor.
It may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Limited studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Before starting the drug; please consult your doctor.
It is considered to be safe to use during breastfeeding. The drug does not pass into the breastmilk and is not harmful to the baby.
It is not known whether it alters the ability to drive. Avoid driving if you experience symptoms like dizziness and drowsiness.
It is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
It should be used cautiously in patients suffering from liver disease; dose adjustment may require.
S-Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes the blood vessels in high blood pressure conditions to reduce blood pressure significantly and thus improves blood flow throughout the body. Due to better circulation, the heart muscles relax and the load on the heart is reduced. This improved body circulation prevents heart-related diseases like angina, stroke, and heart attack.
Angina is chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart due to constricted blood vessels. It usually happens during physical activity or stress and goes away with rest. A heart attack happens when there is reduced oxygen supply to the heart due to decrease in blood flow which is caused by blockage of blood vessels, ultimately leading to heart muscle damage. Symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either by a clot or damaged blood vessel, leading to brain damage.
Avoid eating grapefruit (chakotra) or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Asomex. Take a low sodium and low-fat diet, and adhere to the lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor.
No, there is no evidence that Asomex causes deterioration of kidney problems. Asomex can be used in normal doses in patients with kidney problems. In fact, its blood pressure-lowering effect helps to prevent injury to the kidneys due to hypertension.
Asomex can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
Asomex is a blood pressure-lowering medicine. It does not cure hypertension but helps to keep the blood pressure under control for as long as you take. For this reason, blood pressure-lowering medicines may need to be taken for a long period of time or even life long. Asomex is safe and well tolerated by most people and does not have any lasting toxicity when taken for a long time. For best results, take it exactly as advised by the doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor first.
Asomex can be taken anytime in the morning or evening, usually prescribed once daily. Take the medicine as advised by the doctor. It is advised to 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.
You should keep on taking Asomex 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 Asomex, your blood pressure may increase again and your condition may worsen.
Asomex 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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