Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Amlodipine (5mg) + Chlorthalidone (12.5mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
User Rating	4.5
User Reviews	751

FAQ

What if you forget to take Amlovas CH Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg, 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.

Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet Reviews

Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It also helps to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. It should be taken in the morning with food to avoid frequent urination at night.

Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg should be taken with food preferably in the morning to avoid frequent urination at night. 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.

Glucose intolerance, ankle swelling, headache, and decreased potassium level are some common side effects of this medicine. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or do not go away. Drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth, and extreme thirst. Dizziness or headache may occur due to low blood pressure, hence rise slowly from sitting position or avoid driving.

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. You should have your blood pressure, kidney function, level of electrolytes, and blood sugar level checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

How Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet Works

Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg is a combination of two medicines:.

How to Use Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet

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. Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure): Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also eliminates excess water from the body and increases urine output. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Uses of Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^UNSAFE

Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg is not recommended in these patients.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg.

Liver ^CAUTION

Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg 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.

Quick Tips

It may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.
Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg helps in the treatment of high blood pressure.
It also lowers your risk of stroke and heart attack.
It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood pressure, kidney function and the levels of salts such as potassium in your blood while you are taking this medicine.
It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.