Angicam H Strip Of 15 Tablets
Angicam H Strip Of 15 Tablets Description
Angicam H tablet is a combination of a calcium channel blocker (Amlodipine) and a diuretic (Hydrochlorothiazide). The combination of these medicines helps to treat high blood pressure levels effectiv
ely. Angicam H tablet also decreases the chances of stroke and infarction. Angicam H tablets should be taken at a dose and for a duration as mentioned by your doctor. Taking medicine regularly can help you keep your blood pressure levels under control. You should follow a healthy lifestyle and low sodium diet to increase the efficacy of the medicine. Angicam H tablet eliminates excess water to reduce blood pressure levels. You should follow the entire course of the treatment as an incomplete course of the treatment can worsen your condition and cause stroke or heart attack. The most common side effects associated with the use of Angicam H tablets are drowsiness, ankle oedema, flushing, fatigue, hyperuricemia, dyslipidemia, and headache. Most of the symptoms are mild and should not interfere with your day-to-day activities. However, suppose you experience dryness of your mouth, rash, itching, unusual bleeding, and joint pain. In that case, you should immediately consult a doctor as these are the symptoms of allergic reactions to the medicine. Before taking medicine, you should inform your doctor about all the health conditions you suffer from and all the medicines. If you have heart disease, asthma, high cholesterol levels, kidney disease, or liver disease, you should avoid taking Angicam H tablets. Unnecessary exposure to sunlight should be avoided. You may feel dizzy after taking this medicine. Hence, you should not get up immediately after taking medicine. You should also refrain from driving or operating machinery after taking Angicam H tablets.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹34.56 |
You Save | ₹1.44 (4% on MRP) |
Contains | Hydrochlorothiazide(12.5 Mg) + Amlodipine(5.0 Mg) |
Uses | High blood pressure |
Side effects | Flushing, high uric acid levels in urine, glucose intolerance, oedema of feet, drowsiness, palpitations, nausea, headache. |
Therapy | ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE |
Uses of Angicam H Strip Of 15 Tablets
- Treatment of hypertension
Contraindications of Angicam H Strip Of 15 Tablets
- Angicam H tablet is contraindicated in those who are allergic to any of the components of the medicine.
- Angicam H tablets should not be prescribed to those who suffer from heart failure or any heart disease. It can worsen the symptoms of heart failure like oedema and can further decrease the effective cardiac output....
- Angicam H tablet is contraindicated in those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. This medicine is teratogenic for the fetus. It can cause abnormal development of kidneys in the baby.
- Angicam H tablets should not be used in people with pre-existing kidney disease. This medicine acts in the kidney to decrease blood pressure. Hence, any condition related to the kidneys can affect the action of the medicine....
- Angicam H tablets should be used with caution in those who have diabetes. Blood sugar levels should be monitored regularly in people with diabetes and taking Angicam H tablets.
- Angicam H tablets should not be prescribed to people who suffer from respiratory conditions like asthma.
- This medicine should not be used by people who have high cholesterol levels.
- Angicam H tablets can worsen the symptoms of people suffering from gout.
- Unnecessary exposure to sunlight should be avoided after taking an Angicam H tablet, as the medicine increases the skin's sensitivity to sunlight.
Side effects of Angicam H Strip Of 15 Tablets
- Frequent urination,
- Diarrhoea,
- Loss of appetite,
- Headache,
- Drowsiness,
- Nausea,
- Flushing,
- Oedema of feet and hands.
Precautions and Warnings of Angicam H Strip Of 15 Tablets
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are allergic to Angicam H Tablet.
- You have heart disease. Angicam H tablet can worsen the symptoms of heart failure by decreasing the function of the heart.
- You have kidney disease. A kidney function test is recommended at regular intervals to monitor renal function.
- You should check the serum concentration of the electrolytes at regular intervals, as suggested by your doctor.
- You suffer from gout and take Angicam H tablets.
- You have high cholesterol levels while taking this medicine. Medicines used to treat high cholesterol levels should not be taken with this medicine.
- You have diabetes; you should take Angicam H tablets with caution. Monitoring of blood sugar levels at regular intervals is mandatory.
- You are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
- You have asthma.
- You should avoid unnecessary exposure to sunlight after taking this medicine, as Angicam H tablets make the skin sensitive to sunlight.
- You may feel dizzy after taking this medicine. Hence, get up slowly from a lying down position after taking this medicine.
Mode of Action of Angicam H Strip Of 15 Tablets
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Angicam H Strip Of 15 Tablets
- Angicam H Tablet should be taken at a dose and for a duration as prescribed by your doctor.
- Doses of the Angicam H tablet should be taken as prescribed.
- In case you experience any side effects, you should take medical help immediately.
- Make sure that the treatment is complete.
- This medicine should not be discontinued without consulting a doctor.
- The medicines should be kept in a container with the lid tightly closed.
Interactions of Angicam H Strip Of 15 Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
- Antiepileptics like Carbamazepine and phenytoin should not be taken along with Angicam H tablets as the efficacy of antiepileptics gets affected.
- Medicines used to treat mania should not be used with Angicam H tablets as the combination can increase the serum concentration of lithium.
- The serum concentration of nondepolarising agents like tubocurarine increases in the presence of Angicam H tablets.
- Cardiac glycosides like digoxin can increase the chances of heart failure if taken with Angicam H tablets.
- Antifungals like amphotericin B as a combination can significantly decrease potassium concentration.
- Medicines that are used to treat myocardial infarction like nitrates and beta-blockers can lower the blood pressure to dangerously low levels if combined with Angicam H tablets.
- Medicines used to treat high cholesterol levels like colestipol as the efficacy of Angicam H tablets decreases in the presence of these medicines.
Interactions with food items
- You should follow a low sodium diet and include potassium-rich food items like bananas, orange juice, and raisins in your diet.
Storage and disposal of Angicam H Strip Of 15 Tablets
Dosage of Angicam H Strip Of 15 Tablets
Overdose
- Taking more than the recommended dose of Angicam H tablets can cause severe side effects like lethargy, abnormal heartbeat, low blood pressure, constriction of airways, and low blood sugar levels. You should immediately consult your doctor in case you have consumed more than the prescribed dose of the medicine....
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr Tuhina Mishra
MBBS
Dr. Jagruti Jain
MBBS, MD, DNB, General Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What additional steps should be taken to decrease blood pressure apart from taking Angicam H tablets?
Q: What should I do if I feel dizzy after taking Angicam H tablets?
Q: Can I stop taking Angicam H tablets once my blood pressure becomes normal?
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