Affobis AM 5 Tablet

Short Description

Affobis AM 5 Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and helps reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Affobis AM 5 Tablet is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is a combination of two medicines that effectively controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure and thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke. It should be taken on an empty stomach, preferably in the morning at a fixed time every day. This medicine should not be stopped abruptly as it may result in a sudden increase in blood pressure. It should be used along with a proper diet, salt restriction, and regular exercise for best results. Some patients may develop swelling of the ankle as a side effect of this medicine. It may also produce dizziness initially, but this improves with time.

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. Affobis AM 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Affobis AM 5 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Amlodipine and Bisoprolol, which lowers blood pressure effectively. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that works by relaxing blood vessels, while Bisoprolol is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart to slow down the heart rate.

You have been prescribed Affobis AM 5 Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack and strokes. 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 a sudden increase in your blood pressure. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.