Amlosafe LS 2.5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet

Amlosafe LS 2.5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet belongs to the class of 'anti-hypertensive drugs', primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood exerts high pressure (force exerted by circulating blood) against blood vessels' walls. This condition makes the heart work harder in pumping blood to the whole body. Hypertension can cause severe health complications, including stroke, heart failure, heart attack, and kidney failure.

Amlosafe LS 2.5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is a combination of medicine that consists of Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker) and Lisinopril (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor). Amlodipine belongs to the class of 'calcium channel blockers and is used to treat high blood pressure, Prinzmetal's or variant angina (chest pain), and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease. It relaxes blood vessels so that blood passes through them easily, lowering blood pressure. Amlodipine also improves blood supply to the heart muscle to receive more oxygen and thus preventing chest pain. Lisinopril belongs to the class of 'Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors.' It relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body, lowering blood pressure. Lisinopril also decreases the body’s production of certain substances that raise blood pressure.

Amlosafe LS 2.5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet is an orally administered drug in the form of a tablet and capsule. You can take Amlosafe LS 2.5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet with food or without food. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, or break it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take Amlosafe LS 2.5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience blurred vision, sweating, confusion, tiredness, stomach upset, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), dizziness, headache, and swelling of the ankles or feet. Most of these side effects of Amlosafe LS 2.5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please contact your doctor.

Do not stop taking Amlosafe LS 2.5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor since it may worsen your condition and increase the risk of future heart problems. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte levels and kidney functioning is advised while taking Amlosafe LS 2.5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet . Inform your doctor if you are suffering from kidney, liver or heart diseases. Please tell your doctor if you are taking other medicines or allergic to Amlosafe LS 2.5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet . Reducing the amount of table salt (sodium chloride) in your food often relieves the body's swelling. Let your doctor know if you use any prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, including vitamins, before starting Amlosafe LS 2.5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet . If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please tell your doctor so that the dosage of Amlosafe LS 2.5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet can be prescribed accordingly.

Amlosafe LS 2.5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet treats hypertension (high blood pressure) and consists of Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker) and Lisinopril (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor). Amlodipine is a 'calcium channel blocker' and treats high blood pressure, Prinzmetal's or variant angina (chest pain), and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease. It relaxes blood vessels so that blood passes through them easily, lowering blood pressure. It also treats chest pain by improving the blood supply to the heart muscle to receive more oxygen. Amlodipine also improves a person's tolerance to exercise and keeps the blood pressure at acceptable levels. Lisinopril is an 'Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor.' It relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body, lowering blood pressure.

• Do not use Amlosafe LS 2.5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet if you are allergic to Amlosafe LS 2.5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet or its components.
• Please inform your doctor if you are using any prescription and non-prescription medications, including vitamins, before starting Amlosafe LS 2.5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet .
• Let your doctor know if you have any history of severe heart, kidney or liver diseases, high potassium levels (hyperkalaemia), bone marrow suppression, and aortic stenosis (heart valve problem). 
• It is essential to inform your doctor if you are a breastfeeding mother before using Amlosafe LS 2.5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet since Amlodipine may pass into the breast milk.
• Lisinopril is not recommended during pregnancy since it harms the unborn baby. Please ask your doctor if you plan to conceive or are pregnant before using Amlosafe LS 2.5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet .
• Amlosafe LS 2.5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet can increase the chances of light-headedness so rise slowly if you are sitting/lying and avoid operating any machine or doing any work that needs mental alertness.

• Monitor your blood pressure regularly and seek medical advice if you notice any drastic fluctuations.
• Amlosafe LS 2.5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet may affect patients with hepatic impairment, and hence it is used cautiously, and Liver function monitoring and Liver Function Tests are advised to monitor the liver enzyme changes.
• Your doctor may advise you to get a regular kidney function test and blood examinations for potassium levels and other electrolytes while using Amlosafe LS 2.5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet to rule out any renal impairment.