Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet

Short Description

Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Amlovas CH 5 mg/12.5 mg Tablet 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.

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 Tablet is to be taken with food.

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

Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate May cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you 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 May cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness, or very dry mouth 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