Amlokem M 5mg/25mg Tablet

Amlokem M 5mg/25mg Tablet contains two medicines, both of which help to control high blood pressure and heart rate. It is also used for heart-related chest pain (angina), abnormal heart rhythms and chronic (long-term) heart failure. You can take Amlokem M 5mg/25mg Tablet at any time of day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine. It may cause side effects like headache, ankle swelling, skin rash, slow heart rate, nausea,a nd depression. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This might raise the level of potassium in the blood, hence avoid potassium rich food or supplements. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolytes level while on the treatment. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.

• Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)

Amlokem M 5mg/25mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amlokem M 5mg/25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Nausea
• Slow heart rate
• Abdominal pain
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Sleepiness
• Depression
• Ankle swelling
• Constipation
• Edema (swelling)
• Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
• Palpitations
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Visual disturbance
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
• Breathlessness
• Muscle cramp
• Skin rash

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amlokem M 5mg/25mg Tablet.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Amlokem M 5mg/25mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Amlokem M 5mg/25mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

DrivingUNSAFE

Amlokem M 5mg/25mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Amlokem M 5mg/25mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.

KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Amlokem M 5mg/25mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Amlokem M 5mg/25mg Tablet is recommended.

LiverCAUTION

Amlokem M 5mg/25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amlokem M 5mg/25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Amlokem M 5mg/25mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Cardiac