Camlodip 5mg Tablet- 10
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Composition Amlodipine (5mg)
Package Size ( 10 Tablet in a strip )
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Description:
Camlodip 5mg Tablet- 10 belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent angina (heart-related chest pain). It lowers blood pressure and reduces the heart's workload, which helps prevent heart attacks and strokes.
Uses / Indications:
Prevention of Angina (heart-related chest pain) and Hypertension
Interactions / Warnings:
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Camlodip 5mg Tablet- 10
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Faq for medicine:
A: Camlodip is indicated for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension), angina pectoris (pain in the chest caused by blockages in the arteries leading to the heart) or chest pain classed as vasospastic angina pectoris (or Prinzmetal’s angina).
Q: Is Camlodip a calcium channel blocker and how does it works?
A: Camlodip is a calcium channel blocker. In patients with high blood pressure, it works by relaxing blood vessels, so that blood passes through them more easily. In patients with angina, it works by improving blood supply to the heart muscle, which then receives more oxygen, and hence, prevents chest pain. It does not provide immediate relief of chest pain from angina.
Q: Is Camlodip safe?
A: Camlodip is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q: Can I take Camlodip at night?
A: Camlodip can be taken at night. You should take Camlodip at the same time each day with a glass of water.
Q: Can I take Camlodip and aspirin?
A: Camlodip can be taken with aspirin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Camlodip with sildenafil?
A: Both Camlodip and sildenafil cause a lowering the blood pressure. So, taking the two medicines together could be harmful. Please consult your doctor before taking them together.
Q: Is Camlodip a beta blocker?
A: Camlodip is not a beta blocker. It belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers.
Q: Is Camlodip safe for kidneys?
A: Camlodip is not known to damage kidneys. However, Camlodip can cause urinary disorders like difficulty in passing urine, increased the need to urinate at night, increased number of times of passing urine as an uncommon side effect.
Q: Is Camlodip a diuretic?
A: Camlodip is not a diuretic. It belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers.
Q: Is Camlodip a blood thinner?
A: Camlodip is not a blood thinner. It belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers.
Q: Is Camlodip a statin?
A: Camlodip is not a statin. It belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers.
Q: Is Camlodip an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?
A: Camlodip is not an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers.
Q: Does Camlodip cause tachycardia?
A: Camlodip can rarely cause changes in heart rate, which can be an increase (tachycardia) or a decrease in heart rate (bradycardia) or an irregular heart rate. Please consult your doctor if you experience any changes in your heart rate while taking Camlodip.
Q: Does Camlodip cause pedal edema (swelling of the ankles)?
A: Camlodip can cause pedal edema (swelling of the ankles). Please consult your doctor if you have pedal edema while taking Camlodip.
Q: Does Camlodip increase creatinine?
A: Camlodip has not been reported to increase creatinine levels. Please consult your doctor if you have increased creatinine levels while taking Camlodip as it requires proper diagnosis and management.
Q: Does Camlodip cause erectile dysfunction?
A: Erectile dysfunction is an uncommon side effect of Camlodip. Please consult your doctor if you experience erectile dysfunction when you are taking Camlodip.
Q: Does Camlodip cause bradycardia (decreased heart rate)?
A: Camlodip can rarely cause changes in heart rate, which can be an increase (tachycardia) or a decrease in heart rate (bradycardia) or an irregular heart rate. Please consult your doctor if you experience any changes in your heart rate while taking Camlodip.
Q: Does Camlodip cause weight gain?
A: Camlodip can cause changes in weight, it can either cause weight gain or weight loss. However, these changes are very rare. Please consult your doctor if you experience a change in weight while taking Camlodip.
Q: Does Camlodip cause joint pain (arthralgia)?
A: Camlodip can cause joint pain (arthralgia). Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive joint pains while taking Camlodip.
Q: Does Camlodip cause cough?
A: Camlodip can cause cough, but it is a very rare side effect. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive coughing while taking Camlodip.
Q: Does Camlodip cause dry mouth?
A: Camlodip can cause dry mouth as an uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive dryness of mouth after taking Camlodip.
Q: Can I take Camlodip without food?
A: Camlodip can be taken before or after food and drinks. Camlodip should be taken same time each day with a glass of water. Do not take Camlodip with grapefruit juice.
Q: Can I take Camlodip with milk?
A: There are no specific recommendations on the use of Camlodip with milk. However, it can be taken before or after food and drinks.
Q: Can I take Camlodip with lisinopril?
A: Camlodip can be taken with lisinopril. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, as both the medicines have a blood pressure lowering effect, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Camlodip with ibuprofen?
A: Camlodip can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Camlodip with metoprolol?
A: Camlodip and metoprolol both have a blood pressure lowering effect. So, taking both the medicines together can be harmful. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Camlodip with losartan?
A: Camlodip and losartan both have a blood pressure lowering effect. So, taking both the medicines together can be harmful. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Camlodip with ramipril?
A: Camlodip and ramipril both have a blood pressure lowering effect. So, taking both the medicines together can be harmful. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Camlodip with simvastatin?
A: Camlodip can increase the levels of simvastatin, causing an increased tendency towards myopathy (muscle pain) and rhabdomyolysis (increased breakdown of muscle). The dose of simvastatin may need to be reduced when giving along with Camlodip . Please consult your doctor.
Q: Can I take Camlodip with atorvastatin?
A: Camlodip can be taken with atorvastatin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions may occur as interactions have been reported between simvastatin (belongs to the same class). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can the use of Camlodip cause gout?
A: Camlodip does not cause gout. It may cause joint pains (arthralgia). Please consult your doctor in case you have any signs and symptoms of gout as you may need treatment for the same.