All Details About Prolomet AM 50 Tablet
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Prolomet AM 50 Tablet
Description:
Prolomet AM 50 Tablet PR 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 Prolomet AM 50 Tablet PR 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:
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Prolomet AM 50 Tablet PR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time
Prolomet AM 50 Tablet PR is a combination of two medicines: Amlodipine and Metoprolol, which lowers blood pressure effectively. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker which works by relaxing blood vessels while metoprolol is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart to slow down the heart rate. Together, they make the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.
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.
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 Prolomet AM
- 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:
FAQs:
Q. Can I stop taking Prolomet AM 50 Tablet PR if I feel well?
No, keep using Prolomet AM 50 Tablet PR as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Prolomet AM 50 Tablet PR suddenly may lead to serious complications such as heart attack and stroke.
Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Prolomet AM 50 Tablet PR?
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 Prolomet AM 50 Tablet PR cause headache?
Yes, the use of Prolomet AM 50 Tablet PR 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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