Lakmet AM 5 mg/50 mg Tablet 10s

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Introduction to Lakmet AM 5 mg/50 mg Tablet 10s

It is an antihypertensive medication used to treat angina pectoris and hypertension. The condition known as high blood pressure occurs when the blood presses harder against the blood vessel walls.

Safety Advice for Lakmet AM 5 mg/50 mg Tablet 10s

  • Moderate risk
  • High risk
  • Safe
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Use with caution.

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Use with caution.

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Avoid alcohol while using this medicine.

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Use with caution.

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If you are pregnant, please consult your if you any concern of this medicine.

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Before taking this medicine please consult your doctor.

How Lakmet AM 5 mg/50 mg Tablet 10s works

Metoprolol succinate increases the heart's efficiency in pumping blood throughout the body by slowing down heart rate. Amlodipine improves blood flow by relaxing blood vessels.

How To Use Lakmet AM 5 mg/50 mg Tablet 10s

  • You will take this medicine with or without food.
  • It should be swallowed whole with water; do not chew, break, or crush it.

Special Precautions About Lakmet AM 5 mg/50 mg Tablet 10s

  • If you have any allergy to the content of medicine or any antibiotic, inform your doctor.
  • If you have any history of diabetes or heart failure, inform your doctor.

Benefits Of Lakmet AM 5 mg/50 mg Tablet 10s

  • It is mainly used to treat hypertension and to relax blood vessels so that blood flows smoothly.

Side Effects Of Lakmet AM 5 mg/50 mg Tablet 10s

  • Dizzines
  • Headache
  • Tiredness
  • Stomach pain
  • Ankle swelling

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What If I Missed A Dose Of Lakmet AM 5 mg/50 mg Tablet 10s

  • Use the medicine as you remember to take. 
  • If the next dose is near then Skip the missed Dose. 
  • Do not double up for the missed Dose. 
  • If you miss doses frequently then consult your Doctor.

Health And Lifestyle

Cut less on sodium in your diet to keep your blood pressure stable. Limit processed foods that are high in salt and increase your intake of natural, healthful foods. Engage in regular exercise to keep your heart healthy. Steer clear of alcohol and tobacco. Limit the amount of table salt, or sodium chloride, that you eat each day.

Drug Interaction

  • Protease inhibitor (Ritonavir)
  • Central alpha agonists (Clonidine)

Drug Food Interaction

  • Grapefruit juice
  • Fish oil
  • Castor oil

Disease Explanation

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Hypertension: The medical term for hypertension refers to a state in which an elevated blood pressure level persists over time. A normal blood pressure reading is 120/80 mmHg. Consistently having a blood pressure higher than 140/90 mm Hg is known as hypertension. Angina Pectoris: Angina is the term for heart-related or chest-related discomfort. It happens when the heart is working harder than it should and when it is not receiving enough blood.

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Himani sharma

Msc in Food science & Nutrition

Content Updated on

Monday, 5 August, 2024

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Lakmet AM 5 mg/50 mg Tablet 10s

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