Amlokind-Beta 50 Tablet PR (10 Tab)

Description

You can take Amlokind-Beta 50 Tablet PR 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.

Benefits of Amlokind-Beta Tablet PR

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Amlokind-Beta 50 Tablet PR 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.

Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Amlokind-Beta 50 Tablet PR 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.

Side effects of Amlokind-Beta Tablet PR

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Amlokind-Beta

• Nausea
• Slow heart rate
• Abdominal pain
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Sleepiness
• Depression
• Ankle swelling
• Constipation
• Edema (swelling)
• Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
• Palpitations
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Visual disturbance
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
• Breathlessness
• Muscle cramp
• Skin rash

How to use Amlokind-Beta Tablet PR

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Amlokind-Beta 50 Tablet PR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Amlokind-Beta Tablet PR works

Amlokind-Beta 50 Tablet PR is a combination of two medicines:.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amlokind-Beta 50 Tablet PR.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Amlokind-Beta 50 Tablet PR 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Amlokind-Beta 50 Tablet PR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Amlokind-Beta 50 Tablet PR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Amlokind-Beta 50 Tablet PR may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Amlokind-Beta 50 Tablet PR is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Amlokind-Beta 50 Tablet PR is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Amlokind-Beta 50 Tablet PR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amlokind-Beta 50 Tablet PR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick tips

• 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 sudden increase in your blood pressure.
• Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.