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About Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet

AMLODIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE belongs to a group of medicines known as anti-hypertensives, primarily used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and edema (a buildup of fluid in the body). Hypertension or high blood pressure is a lifelong or chronic condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the blood vessel (arteries wall) increases. The higher this blood pressure, the harder the heart has to pump. Edema may occur in case of high blood pressure where fluids of the body get trapped in the tissues of the hands, arms, feet, ankles and legs, leading to its swelling.

Uses of Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure), Edema (swelling due to fluid retention)

Medicinal Benefits of Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet

AMLODIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE is a combination drug used to treat hypertension. When you take AMLODIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE, your body's blood vessels will be relaxed, and it will help lower the raised blood pressure. It also widens the blood vessels (lining of arteries wall) and improves blood flow. It helps in losing out excess fluids from the body by increasing the production of urine. This reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke. AMLODIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE also helps decrease fluid buildup, which reduces inflammation or swelling. In addition, this relieves Oedema and helps you carry out your daily activities more efficiently.

Directions for Use

AMLODIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE can be taken orally with or without food or as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the whole tablet with approximately a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Try to take it on the same day every day. Do not double the dose if missed.

Side Effects of Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet

• Glucose intolerance (low or high level of glucose)
• Ankle swelling
• Sleepiness
• Headache (sense of heat in the face, ears, neck, and trunk)
• Flushing
• Tiredness
• Decreased potassium level in the blood
• Increased blood uric acid
• Altered blood lipid level

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

AMLODIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE should not be given to the people allergic to AMLODIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE, have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), have had a heart attack, kidney disease, liver disease, gout (high uric acid), high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), pregnant women or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding women. Besides this, it is contraindicated in people with cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping of blood flow to the heart) and aortic stenosis (heart valve problem). AMLODIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE can pass into breast milk, but its effect on the baby is not known. So, it is better to tell your doctor if you are taking AMLODIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE and breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you are on low sodium (table salt) diet. Cases of electrolyte imbalance have been observed (like low levels of sodium, potassium, or magnesium in your blood). So your doctor might advise monitoring blood pressure, kidney function test and electrolytes.

Drug-Drug Interaction:

AMLODIPINE+CHLORTHALIDONE may interact with other high blood pressure-lowering pills (metoprolol, ramipril, hydrochlorothiazide, atorvastatin), and can lower your blood pressure leading to severe condition. Besides this, it also interacts with medicine to treat erectile dysfunction (sildenafil), anti-epilepsy medicines (carbamazepine, phenobarbital), immune-suppressing drugs (cyclosporine), painkillers (ibuprofen, aspirin), anti-biotics(rifampicin), antipsychotics(ziprasidone, lithium).