Elram Tablet
Product introduction
Elram Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It also helps to reduce the chances of any future heart attack and stroke.
You can take Elram Tablet 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.
Nausea, taste change, stomach pain, and diarrhea are some common side effects of this medicine. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or do not go away. Usually, it may increases the level of potassium level in the blood. Hence, it is advised to avoid potassium rich food or supplements. If you experience dizziness, rise slowly from sitting position or avoid driving.
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. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.
Uses of Elram Tablet
Benefits of Elram Tablet
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Elram Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.
Side effects of Elram Tablet
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 Elram
- Nausea
- Taste change
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
- Cough
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Increased potassium level in blood
- Decreased blood pressure
How to use Elram Tablet
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. Elram Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Elram Tablet works
Elram Tablet is a combination of two medicines:
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Elram Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Elram Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Elram Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Elram Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Elram Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Elram Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
Liver
CAUTION
Elram Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Elram Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Elram Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Elram Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Elram Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Elram Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Elram Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
- Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.
- It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- It may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
- It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking Elram Tablet.
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Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Elram Tablet used for?
Elram Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). This medicine lowers blood pressure and reduces the risk of complications such as stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems.
Are there any serious side effects of Elram Tablet?
Serious side effects of Elram Tablet include swelling of the face/lips/tongue (angioedema), difficulty breathing, severe drop in blood pressure, kidney problems, high potassium levels, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin/eyes). Seek immediate medical attention if severe reactions occur.
Who should not use Elram Tablet?
Individuals should not take Elram Tablet if they have had previous allergic reactions due to Elram Tablet, have severe kidney or liver impairment, abnormal electrolyte levels (especially high potassium), are pregnant, or planning pregnancy. Elram Tablet should not be used in pregnancy due to the risk of birth defects.
What precautions should I follow while taking Elram Tablet?
While taking Elram Tablet, let your doctor know about all chronic conditions, especially kidney or liver problems, diabetes, or heart disease. Avoid potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods (bananas, oranges) unless advised. Rise slowly from sitting/lying positions to prevent dizziness.
How will I know if Elram Tablet is working?
Your doctor will regularly monitor your blood pressure, kidney function, and blood electrolytes (especially potassium) to evaluate whether Elram Tablet is working properly. Report persistent dizziness, swelling, muscle weakness, or heartbeat changes right away to your doctor.
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