All Details About Amlogard Met 5mg/50mg Tablet
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Amlogard Met 5mg/50mg Tablet
Description:
Amlogard Met 5mg/50mg 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, abnormal heart rhythms and chronic (long-term) heart failure.
You can take Amlogard Met 5mg/50mg 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.
Uses:
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. Amlogard Met 5mg/50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Directions For Use:
- It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause sudden increase in your blood pressure.
- Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Amlogard Met
- Nausea
- Slow heart rate
- Abdominal pain
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Sleepiness
- 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
Warning & Precautions:
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.
FAQs:
Q. Can I stop taking Amlogard Met 5mg/50mg Tablet if I feel well?
No, keep using Amlogard Met 5mg/50mg Tablet as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Amlogard Met 5mg/50mg Tablet suddenly may lead to serious complications such as heart attack and stroke.
Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Amlogard Met 5mg/50mg Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Q. Can the use of Amlogard Met 5mg/50mg Tablet cause headache?
Yes, the use of Amlogard Met 5mg/50mg Tablet can cause headaches at the beginning of the treatment. Headaches usually go away after the first week of the treatment. Contact your doctor if the headaches are frequent and do not go away.
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