Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide
Information about Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide
Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide Uses
Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).
How Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide works
Amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide which lower blood pressure effectively. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker which relaxes blood vessels and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic which removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced. Over time it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow.
Common side effects of Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide
Glucose intolerance, Sleepiness, Ankle swelling, Headache, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Tiredness, Palpitations, Nausea, Increased blood uric acid, Decreased potassium level in blood, Altered blood lipid level
Available Medicine for Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide
Amlong-HMicro Labs Ltd
₹1371 variant(s)
Amlovas H Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹1281 variant(s)
Stamlo DDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹1561 variant(s)
Asomex-DEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹57 to ₹2443 variant(s)
Amlokind-HMankind Pharma Ltd
₹461 variant(s)
Amlosafe HAristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹771 variant(s)
Espin HIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹721 variant(s)
Amtas HTIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹701 variant(s)
Adp HCaplet India Pvt Ltd
₹46 to ₹742 variant(s)
Expert advice for Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide
- Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide 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.