Sel AM 5mg/50mg Tablet XL
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Foncer Pharma Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Amlodipine (5mg) + Metoprolol Succinate (50mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
User Rating | 4.7 |
User Reviews | 524 |
FAQ
Sel AM 5mg/50mg Tablet XL Reviews
You can take Sel AM 5mg/50mg Tablet XL 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.
How Sel AM 5mg/50mg Tablet XL Works
How to Use Sel AM 5mg/50mg Tablet XL
Benefits of Sel AM 5mg/50mg Tablet XL
- In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure): Sel AM 5mg/50mg Tablet XL is a combination of two medicines. Both medicines work to lower blood pressure but in different ways. Together they help relax blood vessels, reduce heart rate, and make it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body. This leads to lower blood pressure. If blood pressure is controlled, the risk of a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems is also reduced. This medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed for it to be effective. This medicine does not show any direct benefits, but works in the long term to keep you well. Also, make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.
- In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain): Sel AM 5mg/50mg Tablet XL prevents the formation of blood clot. This makes blood flow more easily around your body and makes sure that your heart is getting a good supply of oxygen. Altogether, it reduces the risk of a chest pain caused by angina. This medicine might help increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily. You should take it regularly and as long as it is prescribed for it to work effectively.
Uses of Sel AM 5mg/50mg Tablet XL
- Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
- Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Sel AM 5mg/50mg Tablet XL Side Effects
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Edema (swelling)
- Dizziness
- Skin rash
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Breathlessness
- Abdominal pain
- Ankle swelling
- Depression
- Palpitations
- Constipation
- Muscle cramp
- Visual disturbance
- Sleepiness
- Slow heart rate
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause sudden increase in your blood pressure.
- It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
References
- Metoprolol succinate. Södertälje, Sweden: AstraZeneca AB; 1992 [revised 2010].
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation. Amlodipine+Metoprolol Succinate.
- ScienceDirect. Amlodipine.
- Amlodipine besylate. New York, New York: Pfizer Inc.; 1987 [revised May 2011].