Amrx Tablets 10mg
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Product Description
Product Name: Amrx Tablets 10mg
Product Form: Tablets
Pack Size: 20's
Manufactured By: Siza International
Used For:
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): Effective at lowering blood pressure, which reduces the risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems.
- Angina (Chest Pain): Helps relieve chest pain by increasing blood flow to the heart, making it useful for stable angina and certain cases of coronary artery disease.
- Coronary Artery Disease: May be used to prevent heart-related complications in patients with coronary artery disease.
Side Effects:
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Common Side Effects:
- Peripheral Edema (Swelling): Especially in the legs and ankles.
- Dizziness and Lightheadedness: Due to blood pressure lowering, particularly when starting the medication.
- Flushing: A feeling of warmth, often in the face, neck, or chest.
- Fatigue: Mild tiredness or weakness is sometimes reported.
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Less Common but Serious Side Effects:
- Hypotension (Low Blood Pressure): Can cause fainting, particularly if dose adjustments are needed.
- Palpitations or Fast Heart Rate (Tachycardia): Unusual but possible.
- Liver Dysfunction: Rarely, can cause elevated liver enzymes.
Precautions:
- Monitoring for Edema: Peripheral edema is common and can be bothersome for some patients, especially at higher doses.
- Caution with Low Blood Pressure: People with low baseline blood pressure should be monitored closely, as amlodipine can cause further reductions.
- Avoid Grapefruit and Grapefruit Juice: Grapefruit can increase blood levels of amlodipine, potentially leading to more pronounced side effects.
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Amlodipine is generally not recommended during pregnancy unless necessary, and its use in breastfeeding requires careful consideration and consultation.
- Drug Interactions: Caution with other blood pressure medications, especially other calcium channel blockers, as it can amplify blood pressure-lowering effects.