AMLO B TAB

Overview

AMLO B TAB is a Schedule H drug.

AMLO B TAB is composed of: AMLODIPINE ( ), BENAZEPRIL ( )

Amlodipine is an Calcium channel blocker that dilates blood vessels and improves blood flow.
Amlodipine is used to treat chest pain.

Benazepril is an ACE inhibitor.  ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme.

Benazepril is used to treat high bood pressure hypertension).

Usage

AMLODIPINE is generally used to treat: Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease
AMLODIPINE can address symptoms like: Chest Pain

BENAZEPRIL is generally used to treat: Hypertension

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

AMLO B TAB is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for AMLO B TAB and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart failure or liver disease.
It may causes drowsiness Dont drive while taking this medication.

Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall. Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may increase certain side effects of benazepril.Do not use salt substitutes or potassium supplements while taking benazepril, unless your doctor has told you to.

Symptoms of Overdosage

AMLODIPINE over-dosage can result in: Dizziness, Fainting, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)
BENAZEPRIL over-dosage can result in: Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Dizziness, Fainting, Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

AMLODIPINE : Edema, Palpitation, Dizziness, Headache, Abdominal Pain, Ankles Swelling, Feet Swelling
BENAZEPRIL : Cough, Head Headache, Drowsiness, Eyes Blurred Vision, Vomit

Serious Side-Effects

AMLODIPINE : Rhinitis, Insomnia, Myalgia, Tinnitus, Vomiting, Dry Mouth, Syncope, Dizziness, Wheezing, Difficulty Breathing
BENAZEPRIL : Angioedema, Acute Renal Failure, Congestive Heart Disease, Hyperkalemia, Diabetes Mellitus, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Hyponatremia, Head Headache, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Abdomen Pain, Fatigue (tiredness), Nausea

Rare Side-Effects

AMLODIPINE : Dysuria, Chronic Cough, Xerophthalmia, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Gums Bleeding, Chills, Confusion, Cough, Fever

Food Interactions

Using amlodipine with multivitamin containing minerals decrease the effects of amlodipine.

Disease Interactions

BENAZEPRIL can interfere with: Angioedema, Acute Renal Failure, Congestive Heart Disease, Hyperkalemia, Diabetes Mellitus, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Hyponatremia

Technical Classification

AMLODIPINE is categorized as: CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKING AGENTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS
BENAZEPRIL is categorized as: ACE INHIBITORS WITH CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKING AGENTS / ANTIHYPERTENSIVE COMBINATIONS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Available Alternatives for AMLO B TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

AMLO B TAB

INR 171.25 for 10 TABLETS

AMLODIPINE , BENAZEPRIL

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

AMACE-BP TAB

INR 73 for 10 TABLETS

BENAZEPRIL 10.0 MG, AMLODIPINE 5.0 MG