Prolomet Am 25mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Medical Description
Prolomet AM 25mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines, amlodipine and metoprolol. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). This is a condition in which the force of the blood against the blood vessel walls is too high. This can lead to symptoms such as headache, irregular heartbeat, vision changes, feeling tired, nausea, vomiting, confusion, anxiety and chest pain.
While taking Prolomet AM 25mg Tablet, it is also important to exercise regularly (such as walking), eat a healthy diet low in salt and manage your weight. These lifestyle changes can help you control your blood pressure more effectively.
Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Prolomet AM 25mg Tablet. Grapefruit can increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of this medicine, which could lead to side effects. A few more examples of medicines containing amlodipine and metoprolol are Met Xl Am tablet, Revelol Am tablet, Amtas M tablet, Amlopin M tablet, Amlovas M tablet and Starpress Am Xl tablet.
Prolomet AM 25mg Tablet is not recommended for pregnant women or women who are breastfeeding. It is also not recommended for children or adolescents under the age of 18. It should be used with caution in elderly people (aged 65 years and over).
The most common side effects of Prolomet AM 25mg Tablet are dizziness, headache, tiredness, nausea, slow heart rate and stomach pain. If any of these side effects worsen, talk to your doctor.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹112.64 |
You Save | ₹15.36 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Metoprolol(25.0 Mg) + Amlodipine(5.0 Mg) |
Uses | High Blood Pressure (hypertension) |
Side effects | Headache Dizziness Nausea Vomiting Stomach pain Tiredness |
Therapy | ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE |
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Uses of PROLOMET AM 25MG STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Contraindications of PROLOMET AM 25MG STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- If you are allergic to this medicine or any of the ingredients of this medicine.
- If you have any problems with your heart, liver or kidney.
- If you have continuous chest pain that occurs when you are at rest, between midnight and early morning.
- If you are suffering from sick sinus syndrome (abnormal heart rhythms due to malfunction of sinus node).
- If you are suffering from untreated high blood pressure due to tumour in adrenal gland.
- If you have a condition called metabolic acidosis (increased acidity in your body).
- If you have severe low blood pressure.
Side effects of PROLOMET AM 25MG STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Tiredness
- Shortness of breath
- Pounding heartbeat
- Flushing, swollen ankles
- Low blood pressure when you stand
Precautions and Warnings of PROLOMET AM 25MG STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are suffering from a liver disease.
- You are suffering from low blood pressure.
- You are suffering from a type of chest pain. (Prinzmetal’s angina)
- You have a circulation related problem in toes, arm, legs or fingers.
- You have any heart problems like heart attack, chest pain or heart surgery.
- You experience skin disease like psoriasis. (severe skin rashes)
- You have asthma.
- You are an elderly person.
- You suffer from muscle weakness.
- You have diabetes, then caution is required. This medicine may cause low blood sugar levels and also change the body’s response to low blood sugar. You may not experience warning signs of low blood sugar such as an increase in heart rate, sweating, hunger pangs, headache, etc....
- This medicine is not recommended for use in children.
Directions for Use of PROLOMET AM 25MG STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Storage and disposal of PROLOMET AM 25MG STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- Store this medicine in original packing to protect it from light.
- Try to keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Dosage of PROLOMET AM 25MG STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Overdose
- Symptoms of an overdose include low blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, heart failure, shock, loss of consciousness, coma, nausea, vomiting, bluish colour of the lips, tongue and skin, low levels of potassium or calcium in the blood....
- If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of PROLOMET AM 25MG STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
How Does It Work?
Interactions of PROLOMET AM 25MG STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Interactions with other medicines
- There is limited information available on the interaction of this combination with other medicines. However, any interactions seen with these two components when taken alone may occur with this combination....
- Medicines used to treat heart rhythm like amiodarone, disopyramide, antidepressants like metoprolol and amlodipine, anti-HIV medicines like Ritonavir, anti-allergic medicines like Diphenhydramine.
- Medicines used to treat heart conditions like digoxin, nitroglycerine
- Medicines used to treat mental conditions like carbamazepine, Anti Parkinson's medicines like amantadine.
- Antidiabetic medicines like insulin, gliclazide, other antihypertensive medicines and medicines used to treat like Prazosine, tamsulosin.
- Antituberculosis medicines like rifampicin.
- Medicines used to treat asthma, COPD or other respiratory disorders like salbutamol, theophylline.
Interactions with food items
Content Details
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I stop taking this medication on my own?
Q: Is Prolomet Am 25mg Tablet habit-forming?
References
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