Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

All Details About Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet

Description:

Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet contains two medicines, both of which help to control high blood pressure. It lowers the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This will reduce your risk of having a heart attack or a stroke.

Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet may be taken on an empty stomach or along with food. However, it is better to take it regularly at a fixed time each day, as prescribed by your doctor. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. It’s important to keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. By lowering your blood pressure, it is reducing your risk of heart attack or stroke so do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You can help this medication work better by making a few changes to your lifestyle such as keeping active, stopping smoking, and eating a low salt and low-fat diet.

The most common side effects of this medicine include swelling in your ankles or feet (edema), headache, sleepiness, dizziness, tiredness, taste change, and upset stomach. Since it may cause sleepiness and dizziness, do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Communicate to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or will not go away.

Earlier taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems or severe dehydration. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. While using this medicine, your blood pressure will need to be checked often and your kidney function may also need to be tested.

Uses:

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Directions For Use:

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. Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

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

Ordinary side effects of Amlosartan

Dizziness
Peripheral edema
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Upper respiratory tract infection

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Driving

UNSAFE

Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Regular blood pressure monitoring is recommended. No dose adjustment is needed in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

How long does it take for Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet to start working?

A substantial decrease in blood pressure can be experienced within 2 weeks of starting Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet. The medicine may take up to 4 weeks to show its complete effects. Communicate to your doctor in case you have any concerns regarding Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet, but do not stop taking it without consulting the doctor.

Which medicine is considered safe for treating high blood pressure?

There are many blood pressure-lowering medicines which can be considered safe. The doctor will advise the exact use of these medicines, keeping various factors such as age, gender, other coexisting diseases, etc. into consideration. Also, the effect of the medicine and response of the patient can vary from person to person. For instance, a person below 55 years of age having no other co-existing disease may be prescribed angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARAs) (e.g., Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet, losartan, olmesartan) or Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors (e.g., ramipril, captopril or enalapril) by the doctor.

Is Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet bad for kidneys?

Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet does not generally affect the working of a proper functioning kidney. However, there is limited data to support the safety of patients who have existing severe kidney impairment (creatinine clearance <10 ml/min) and are on dialysis. Hence, Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet should be used cautiously in such patients. It should only be used when advised by the doctor.

Who should not be given Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet?

Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet should not be given to patients who are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, have diabetes, or impaired kidney function. Also, its use should be restricted if you are being treated with blood pressure lowering medicine containing Aliskiren. In addition to that, Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet should not be used if you are pregnant or trying to conceive. If you are not sure or have any queries, consult your doctor.

Does Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet cause weight gain?

No, Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet does not cause weight gain as a side effect. However, if your kidney function deteriorates, your body may swell due to accumulation of water (fluid retention), resulting in weight gain. Inform your doctor if you experience any unexplained weight gain or swelling in your feet, ankles or hands.

How long do I need to take Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet?

Continue taking Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop taking it even if you start feeling better. You may even have to take it lifelong, since Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet does not cure high blood pressure or heart failure but controls them.

What is the most important information I should know about Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet?

Taking Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet during the last months of pregnancy can cause serious harm or even endanger the unborn baby. Therefore, do not take Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet if you are pregnant. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet, stop taking Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet and call your doctor immediately.

Can I switch in between the brands of Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet, since currently the brand I am using is not available?

No, do not switch to a different Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet product unless your doctor says that you should. Since you have to take it daily, keep a stock of it. Each Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet product releases the medication differently in your body and cannot be used interchangeably. Therefore, if you have any concerns regarding Amlosartan 5mg/160mg Tablet, consult your doctor.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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