Amlovas M 5/25(Amlodipine and Metoprolol Tablets)

Product name :  Amlovas M 5/25

Generic Name :  Amlodipine and MetoprololTablets

Manufacturer :  Macleods

Amlovas-M 5/25Tablet acts as acalcium channel blocker that improves blood flow by dilating blood vessels. Itis used to treat angina, high blood pressure and coronary heart disease. Itis recommended in case of heart failure if other medications fail to work. Amlovas-M 5/25Tablet isadministered orally and its effects last for at least a day.

Some side effects of Amlovas-M 5/25Tabletinclude swelling, abdominal pain, feeling tired and nausea. Serious side effects include low blood pressure or a mild heart attack. The medicine may not be safe to useduring pregnancy or breastfeeding.Dosage should be low for elderly people and for those with liver problems. If you have heart problems thenintake of Amlovas-M 5/25Tablet may increase your health problems. It is notapproved to be used by anyone who is 6 years of age or younger. Intake ofalcohol along with this medicine may increase its side effects.

Uses of Amlovas-M Tablet ER

Amlovas-M 5/25Tablet ER is used in thetreatment of high blood pressure.

Amlovas-M Tablet ER side effects

SideEffects of Amlovas-M are Headache, Ankle swelling, Flushing (sense of warmth inthe face, ears, neck and trunk), Slow heart rate, Tiredness, Stomach pain,Nausea, Edema (swelling), Constipation, Palpitations, Cold extremities.

How to use Amlovas-M Tablet ER

Take this medicine in the dose and durationas advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or breakit. Amlovas-M 5/25Tablet ER is to be taken with food.

How Amlovas-M Tablet ER works

Amlovas-M 5/25Tablet ER is a combination oftwo medicines: Amlodipine and metoprolol which lower blood pressureeffectively. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker which works by relaxingblood vessels while metoprolol is a beta blocker that works specifically on theheart to slow down the heart rate. Together, they make the heart more efficientat pumping blood throughout the body.