Samlodon 2.5mg Tablet
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Manufactured By Zydus Cadila
Composition Amlodipine (2.5mg)
Package Size ( 10 Tablet in a strip )
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Description:
Samlodon 2.5mg Tablet 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 Samlodon 2.5mg Tablet
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Faq for medicine:
A: Samlodon 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 Samlodon a calcium channel blocker and how does it works?
A: Samlodon 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 Samlodon safe?
A: Samlodon is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q: Can I take Samlodon at night?
A: Samlodon can be taken at night. You should take Samlodon at the same time each day with a glass of water.
Q: Can I take Samlodon and aspirin?
A: Samlodon 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 Samlodon with sildenafil?
A: Both Samlodon 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 Samlodon a beta blocker?
A: Samlodon is not a beta blocker. It belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers.
Q: Is Samlodon safe for kidneys?
A: Samlodon is not known to damage kidneys. However, Samlodon 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 Samlodon a diuretic?
A: Samlodon is not a diuretic. It belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers.
Q: Is Samlodon a blood thinner?
A: Samlodon is not a blood thinner. It belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers.
Q: Is Samlodon a statin?
A: Samlodon is not a statin. It belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers.
Q: Is Samlodon an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?
A: Samlodon is not an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers.
Q: Does Samlodon cause tachycardia?
A: Samlodon 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 Samlodon.
Q: Does Samlodon cause pedal edema (swelling of the ankles)?
A: Samlodon can cause pedal edema (swelling of the ankles). Please consult your doctor if you have pedal edema while taking Samlodon.
Q: Does Samlodon increase creatinine?
A: Samlodon has not been reported to increase creatinine levels. Please consult your doctor if you have increased creatinine levels while taking Samlodon as it requires proper diagnosis and management.
Q: Does Samlodon cause erectile dysfunction?
A: Erectile dysfunction is an uncommon side effect of Samlodon. Please consult your doctor if you experience erectile dysfunction when you are taking Samlodon.
Q: Does Samlodon cause bradycardia (decreased heart rate)?
A: Samlodon 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 Samlodon.
Q: Does Samlodon cause weight gain?
A: Samlodon 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 Samlodon.
Q: Does Samlodon cause joint pain (arthralgia)?
A: Samlodon can cause joint pain (arthralgia). Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive joint pains while taking Samlodon.
Q: Does Samlodon cause cough?
A: Samlodon can cause cough, but it is a very rare side effect. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive coughing while taking Samlodon.
Q: Does Samlodon cause dry mouth?
A: Samlodon can cause dry mouth as an uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive dryness of mouth after taking Samlodon.
Q: Can I take Samlodon without food?
A: Samlodon can be taken before or after food and drinks. Samlodon should be taken same time each day with a glass of water. Do not take Samlodon with grapefruit juice.
Q: Can I take Samlodon with milk?
A: There are no specific recommendations on the use of Samlodon with milk. However, it can be taken before or after food and drinks.
Q: Can I take Samlodon with lisinopril?
A: Samlodon 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 Samlodon with ibuprofen?
A: Samlodon 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 Samlodon with metoprolol?
A: Samlodon 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 Samlodon with losartan?
A: Samlodon 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 Samlodon with ramipril?
A: Samlodon 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 Samlodon with simvastatin?
A: Samlodon 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 Samlodon . Please consult your doctor.
Q: Can I take Samlodon with atorvastatin?
A: Samlodon 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 Samlodon cause gout?
A: Samlodon 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.
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