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Natrilam 5 Tablet SR

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Product introduction

Natrilam 5 Tablet SR is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is a combination of two medicines that effectively controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective.

Natrilam 5 Tablet SR should be taken with food preferably in the morning to avoid frequent urination at night. 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.

Glucose intolerance, ankle swelling, headache, and decreased potassium level 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.  Drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth, and extreme thirst. Dizziness or headache may occur due to low blood pressure, hence 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, kidney function, level of electrolytes, and blood sugar level checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

Uses of Natrilam Tablet SR

Benefits of Natrilam Tablet SR

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Natrilam 5 Tablet SR relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also eliminates excess water from the body and increases urine output. 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 Natrilam Tablet SR

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 Natrilam

  • Sleepiness
  • Ankle swelling
  • Headache
  • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
  • Nausea
  • Palpitations
  • Decreased potassium level in blood
  • Fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Abdominal pain
  • Edema (swelling)
  • Visual impairment
  • Double vision
  • Breathlessness
  • Dyspepsia
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Maculopapular rash
  • Muscle spasm
  • Weakness

How to use Natrilam Tablet SR

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. Natrilam 5 Tablet SR is to be taken with food.

How Natrilam Tablet SR works

Natrilam 5 Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines:.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Natrilam 5 Tablet SR.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Natrilam 5 Tablet SR 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Natrilam 5 Tablet SR 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
Natrilam 5 Tablet SR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Natrilam 5 Tablet SR may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Natrilam 5 Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Natrilam 5 Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Natrilam 5 Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Natrilam 5 Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Natrilam Tablet SR?

If you miss a dose of Natrilam 5 Tablet SR, 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

  • Natrilam 5 Tablet SR helps in the treatment of high blood pressure.
  • It also lowers your risk of stroke and heart attack.
  • Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
  • It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension).  Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
  • It may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.
  • Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood pressure, kidney function and the levels of salts such as potassium in your blood while you are taking this medicine.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC

Patient concerns

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What is treatment of Hypertension ? I m suffering from Hypertension . B.P. was 98-145. Currently taking Natrilam (amlodipine 5,indapamine 1.5). I m looking for Ayurveda treatment to cure Hypertension.
Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni
Ayurveda
You can take mukta vati along with your allopathic medicine
I am a patient of hypertension
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.
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