Amlodipine 5mg + Enalapril 5mg

Amlodipine 5mg + Enalapril 5mg — Uses and Benefits

This combination medicine is mainly used to treat high blood pressure.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Control of high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Used when a single blood pressure medicine is not enough to control levels
• Sometimes used to help protect the heart and kidneys in people with high blood pressure

HOW IT WORKS

• Amlodipine relaxes and widens blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood
• Enalapril blocks a hormone system that causes blood vessels to tighten, helping vessels stay relaxed
• Together they lower blood pressure more effectively than either medicine alone

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used for immediate relief of a sudden severe rise in blood pressure (hypertensive emergency)
• Not a treatment for chest pain occurring suddenly (acute angina attack)
• Not used for conditions unrelated to blood pressure or heart workload unless specifically advised by a doctor

How to Use Amlodipine 5mg + Enalapril 5mg

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once a day
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
• Can be taken with or without food, but try to take it at the same time each day
• Do not stop taking it suddenly even if you feel well, unless your doctor advises
• Continue regular blood pressure checks as advised by your doctor

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember on the same day
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue as usual
• Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed one

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep in the original packaging until ready to use
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack

Amlodipine 5mg + Enalapril 5mg — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Tiredness or fatigue
• Dry cough
• Swelling of ankles or feet

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Flushing (warmth or redness of skin)
• Nausea or stomach upset
• Palpitations
• Low blood pressure symptoms like lightheadedness on standing
• Skin rash

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat with difficulty breathing (angioedema)
• Severe dizziness or fainting
• Yellowing of skin or eyes, signs of liver problems
• Very low urine output or swelling suggesting kidney problems
• Irregular heartbeat or chest pain

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

Amlodipine 5mg + Enalapril 5mg — Safety Information and Precautions

This is a prescription-only medicine in India and should be used only under a doctor's supervision.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are pregnant or planning pregnancy (can harm the unborn baby)
• Are breastfeeding, unless your doctor says it is safe
• Have had an allergic reaction to amlodipine, enalapril or any ACE inhibitor before
• Have a history of angioedema (swelling of face/throat) with ACE inhibitors
• Have severe low blood pressure or certain heart valve narrowing conditions

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have kidney or liver disease
• Have diabetes, especially if taking medicines that raise potassium levels
• Have a history of heart failure or heart valve disease
• Are on a low-salt diet or take potassium supplements
• Are elderly or have had recent dehydration, vomiting or diarrhoea

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Diuretics (water pills) and other blood pressure medicines
• Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics
• NSAID pain relievers like ibuprofen, diclofenac used regularly
• Lithium
• Other medicines that lower blood pressure, including some antidepressants

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I take this medicine with other blood pressure tablets?

Only if your doctor has specifically prescribed the combination; do not add other blood pressure medicines on your own.

Will this medicine cause a persistent dry cough?

A dry cough is a known side effect of enalapril and should be reported to your doctor if it becomes bothersome.

How long do I need to take this medicine?

• High blood pressure usually needs long-term treatment, so continue taking it as long as your doctor advises, even if you feel fine.
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