AMLOKIND L TABLET is a combination of Amlodipine and Losartan, which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-hypertensive agents. It is used primarily in the treatment of hypertension (to lower blood pressure) in stage 2 hypertensive patients. This medicine is used in adults and children the age of 6 years and above. Hypertension is a condition where pressure is exerted on the walls of the blood vessels inside the body, making the heart difficult to pump blood out to other parts of the body. This leads to symptoms such as early morning headaches, nosebleeds, irregular heart rhythms, vision changes, and buzzing in the ears. More severe forms may cause chest pain and muscle tremors. If left untreated, hypertension can cause persistent chest pain (also called angina), heart attacks, heart failure, and an irregular heartbeat, which can also get life-threatening.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the medicine or any ingredients present in it, or if you have, liver, kidney or heart problems.Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before receiving this medicine. The most common side effects are headache, muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Consult your doctor for advice if any of the above side effects worsen or persists for a longer duration.
HOW AMLOKIND L TABLET WORKS
AMLOKIND L TABLET is a combination of Amlodipine and Losartan where Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker and losartan belong to angiotensin II receptor blocker they collectively function as a vasodilator. It acts by widening of the blood vessels as a result it enhances the blood flow to all parts of the body easily, thereby causing reduction in blood pressure level.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take AMLOKIND L TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Medicinal Benefits
Amlokind-L Tablet 10’s is an anti-hypertensive drug that treats high blood pressure (hypertension). Amlokind-L Tablet 10’s lowers the blood pressure by widening and relaxing blood vessels. Amlokind-L Tablet 10’s consists of two medicines, namely: Losartan and Amlodipine. Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. It lowers the blood pressure and increases the blood flow by preventing the narrowing of blood vessels. Losartan is also used to treat stroke and slow down kidney damage in people with type 2 diabetes. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that dilates (widens) blood vessels and increases blood flow. Altogether, it helps to lower high blood pressure, chest pain (angina) and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease.
Drug Warnings
Monitor your blood pressure levels regularly. If you are known to be allergic to Amlokind-L Tablet 10’s or have any kidney or liver problems or severe dehydration, please inform your doctor beforehand. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. It is advised to complete the prescribed course, even if you feel better. Complete the course strictly as suggested by the doctor, even if you feel better, to avoid disease recurrence. Avoid consumption of alcohol with Amlokind-L Tablet 10’s as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Avoid potassium supplements with Amlokind-L Tablet 10’s as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood.
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