ANGICAM H TABLET belongs to the class of anti-hypertensives and is primarily taken for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery wall is high. As a result, it leads to heart diseases, irregular heartbeat, and other complications. Edema may occur in case of high blood pressure where fluids of the body get trapped in the tissues of the hands, arms, feet, ankles, and legs leading to its swelling.
ANGICAM H TABLET is a combination of two medicines including Amlodipine and Hydrochlorothiazide which are antihypertensive medicines. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker and works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic and its function is to remove extra water and certain electrolytes from the body through urine. ANGICAM H TABLET helps to lower high blood pressure thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke. Over time it also performs by relaxing vessels of blood and enhancing the flow of blood.
Take ANGICAM H TABLET as prescribed. You are advised to take ANGICAM H TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience glucose intolerance (low or high level of glucose), ankle swelling, sleepiness, headache, (sense of heat in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), flushing, tiredness, nausea, decreased potassium level in the blood, Increased blood uric acid, and altered blood lipid level. Most of these side effects of ANGICAM H TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to ANGICAM H TABLET, have liver disease, kidney disease, heart failure, a heart valve problem, or have a history of a heart attack. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Do not stop taking $ name without your doctor's advice. Sudden Stopping ANGICAM H TABLET may cause changes in your heart rhythm and blood pressure, cause chest pain, or a heart attack. Your doctor will lower your dose gradually over a period to help prevent these symptoms.