AMLOSALT – RM

Amlosalt RM is used to treat high blood pressure in patients and it is a medical condition where the force exerted by circulating blood against the blood vessel’s walls. This makes the heart work harder than usual to pump blood throughout the whole body. It can cause severe health complications such as heart attacks and stroke, sometimes kidney failure also.

This Amlosalt RM tablet contains a calcium channel blocker and also an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, namely:

Amlodipine is used to treat high blood pressure and also to provide relief from chest pain with other conditions caused by coronary artery disease. It will relax the blood vessels so blood can pass easily and help in lowering blood pressure.

Ramipril, on the other hand, relaxes and widens the blood vessels, which makes it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body and lowers the blood pressure.

Uses of Amlosalt RM

It is used to treat high blood pressure

Some benefits are:

• Improve blood supply
• Widen blood vessels
• Lower blood pressure
• Relief from chest pain

How to use Amlosalt RM

This medicine should be taken as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Just follow the instructions and timing, and make sure you don’t crush or break this medicine; just swallow it whole.

Side effects of Amlosalt RM

• Sweating
• Confusion
• Tiredness
• Stomach upset
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Swelling
• Blurred vision

How Amlosalt RM tablet works

It works by lowering the blood pressure by widening the blood vessels and making the blood supply easily to the heart, and improving the supply to the heart muscle to receive more oxygen to prevent chest pain. It makes it easier for the heart to pump blood through the body and maintain oxygen.

Storage

Keep in room temperature

What happens if I have taken an overdose of Amlosalt RM

If you have taken Amlosalt RM more than as prescribed, you should consult your health provider, and if you see any of these side effects, immediately consult your doctor.

Interactions

Interaction with Drugs

• Lisinopril
• Losartan
• Ketoconazole
• Ritonavir
• Diltiazem
• Simvastatin

Interaction with Diseases

• Liver Disease
• Aortic Stenosis

Interaction with Food

No Interaction

Interaction with Beverages

Avoid Alcohol

For Pregnancy

Make sure to consult your healthcare provider before consuming Amlosalt RM

For Breastfeeding

Consult your healthcare provider before consuming Amlosalt RM

Lifestyle

• Maintain proper weight
• Do regular exercise
• Limit sodium intake
• Quit smoking
• Avoid stress
• Regularly monitor your blood pressure

Habit Forming

No

Class of Drug

Anti-Hypertensives

FAQs

1. For how many days should I use Amlosalt RM?

Your healthcare provider prescribes this medicine, so make sure to take the medicine as prescribed at the right time.

2. Will Amlosalt RM cause dizziness?

It is one of the side effects of Amlosalt RM if you feel dizzy while lying in bed or sitting.

3. Is there ankle swelling after taking Amlosalt RM?

If you use Amlosalt RM for a long period of time, it can cause ankle swelling, so make sure to keep your feet at an elevated position when sitting for long hours, and if the problem arises, consult your healthcare provider.

4. If I am diabetic, can I take Amlosalt RM?

If it is prescribed by your healthcare provider, then take this medicine because it can affect the kidneys’ function.

5. Can I stop this medicine if my blood sugar levels are normal?

Even if your blood sugar levels are normal, never stop this medicine unless told by your healthcare provider.