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