Amlodipine+chlorthalidone
About Amlodipine+chlorthalidone
Amlodipine+chlorthalidone belongs to a group of medicines known as anti-hypertensives, primarily used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and edema (a buildup of fluid in the body). Hypertension or high blood pressure is a lifelong or chronic condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the blood vessel (arteries wall) increases. The higher this blood pressure, the harder the heart has to pump. 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.
Amlodipine+chlorthalidone contains Chlorothiazide and Amlodipine. Chlorothiazide is a diuretic that increases the amount of urine passed out from the kidneys. It effectively reduces excess fluid levels in the body and treats Edema (swelling) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker and works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. This, in turn, reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. So, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke.
Take Amlodipine+chlorthalidone as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Amlodipine+chlorthalidone 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 Amlodipine+chlorthalidone do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Tell your doctor about this, as it may cause a rise in blood pressure and can increase the risk of heart complications like stroke and heart disease. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any kidney or liver, or heart disease or are diabetic. Taking Amlodipine+chlorthalidone during pregnancy may cause side effects like jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), unexplained bleeding, low blood sugar or an electrolyte imbalance in the newborn baby. Do not use Amlodipine+chlorthalidone if you cannot urinate, have low blood pressure (hypotension), or cardiogenic shock (sudden stopping blood flow to the heart). Reducing the amount of table salt (sodium chloride) in your food often relieves the body's swelling.
Uses of Amlodipine+chlorthalidone
Medicinal Benefits
Amlodipine+chlorthalidone is a combination drug used to treat hypertension. When you take Amlodipine+chlorthalidone, your body's blood vessels will be relaxed, and it will help lower the raised blood pressure. It also widens the blood vessels (lining of arteries wall) and improves blood flow. It helps in losing out excess fluids from the body by increasing the production of urine. This reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke. Amlodipine+chlorthalidone also helps decrease fluid buildup, which reduces inflammation or swelling. In addition, this relieves Edema and helps you carry out your daily activities more efficiently.
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Side Effects of Amlodipine+chlorthalidone
- Glucose intolerance (low or high level of glucose)
- Ankle swelling
- Sleepiness
- Headache (sense of heat in the face, ears, neck, and trunk)
- Flushing
- Tiredness
- Decreased potassium level in the blood
- Increased blood uric acid
- Altered blood lipid level
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Hypertension: It is a chronic condition when blood pressure is too high. This condition can lead to hardened arteries (blood vessels), decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Blood pressure is the measurement of the force that our heart uses to pump blood to all parts of the body. Raised blood pressure can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when blood supply to the heart is blocked). High blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. High blood pressure can be diagnosed with the help of a blood pressure monitor or sphygmomanometer. Systolic pressure is the pressure when the heart pumps blood out. On the other hand, diastolic pressure is the pressure when your heart is at the resting stage between heartbeats. If your blood pressure is 140/90 mm of Hg, it means the systolic pressure is 140 mm of Hg and, diastolic pressure is 90 mm of Hg. Ideal blood pressure should be between 90/60 mm of Hg and 120/80 mm of Hg.
Edema: A condition of fluid retention in the body known as 'dropsy' or 'hydropsy' is also characterised by swelling of the body's tissues, including the ankles, feet, and legs. It is typically brought on by excessive amounts of salt consumption, prolonged standing or sitting in one place and being overweight. The lymphatic system, which includes the circulatory and immune systems, as well as organs like the tonsils, spleen, and thymus, which maintain fluid balance and fight infections, are the main targets of edema.
FAQs
Amlodipine+chlorthalidone contains Chlorothiazide and Amlodipine. Chlorothiazide works by increasing the amount of urine passed out from the kidneys. It effectively reduces excess fluid levels in the body and treats Edema (swelling) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease. Amlodipine works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. This, in turn, reduces the heart's workload and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.
Also known as 'dropsy' or 'hydropsy,' it is a condition of fluid retention in the body characterized by swelling of the body's tissue, including ankles, feet and legs. It is usually caused by standing or sitting in the same position for too long, eating too much salty food and being overweight. Edema mainly affects the lymphatic system (including the circulatory and immune systems) and organs like the tonsils, spleen and thymus, maintaining fluid balance and fighting infections. If it does not subside, please consult your doctor immediately.
It's unlikely that Amlodipine+chlorthalidone affects fertility in men or women. However, some water pills like hydrochlorothiazide may lead to erectile dysfunction. There's not enough evidence to say for certain. For the best advice, consult your doctor.
No, you are advised to inform your doctor and monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks before stopping the medicine. Depending upon your current blood pressure readings, there is a possibility your doctor may lower your medicine dosage and not recommend discontinuing it.
No, you are advised to inform your doctor and monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks before stopping the medicine. Depending upon your current blood pressure readings, there is a possibility your doctor may lower your medicine dosage and not recommend discontinuing it.
Amlodipine+chlorthalidone can be safely taken as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Conditions such as high blood pressure are life-long conditions, and one should not abruptly discontinue it without discussing it with a doctor.
