Amlopin M 50 mg Tablet (10 Tab)

About Amlopin M 50 mg Tablet:

Each uncoated bilayered Amlopin M 50 mg tablet contains Metoprolol Succinate 47.5mg equivalent to Metoprolol Tartrate 50mg (As prolonged- release form) and Amlodipine Besylate equivalent to Amlodipine 5mg.

Metoprolol is a selective beta-1 (cardio-selective) adrenergic receptor blocking agent that blocks the effects of adrenaline on body’s beta receptors, thereby slowing nerve impulses that travel through the heart. In that way, Metoprolol relaxes blood vessels and slows heart rate in order to improve blood flow and lower blood pressure.

Amlodipine belongs to the group of medicine called calcium channel blocker, are a common class of medication used to treat high blood pressure and heart arrhythmias. Calcium channel blocker works by reducing the amount of calcium that flows into the heart muscle cells and cell walls of the arteries. This cause relaxation of the blood vessels, so blood can flow more easily and result in a lower blood pressure.

Use of Amlopin M 50 mg Tablet:

Amlopin M 50 mg tablet is used to:

• Treat hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Treat poor blood supply to the coronary arteries (coronary heart disease, angina pectoris)
• Treat & help to reduce other cardiovascular risk factors

Usage direction of Amlopin M 50 mg Tablet:

• Amlopin M 50 mg tablet is intended for oral use only.
• Amlopin M 50 mg tablet should be administered with food to reduce the gastrointestinal side effects.
• Amlopin M 50 mg tablet should be swallowed whole.
• Amlopin M 50 mg tablet must not be split, crushed or chewed before swallowing.

Precaution & Related information of Amlopin M 50 mg Tablet:

Precaution should be taken & consult with the physician during following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity to this medicine or any of its components.
• Conditions like heart failure, abrupt withdrawal, major surgery, pheochromocytoma, lung disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, peripheral vascular disease, aortic stenosis etc.
• Consumption of alcohol is not advisable.
• Due to interaction with other medications, always inform & consult with the physician before starting this medicine.
• Consult with the physician during pregnancy & lactation.
• Store protected from moisture at a temperature not exceeding 30ºC.
• Keep all medicines out of reach of children.