Amlodipine (5mg)+ Metoprolol Succinate (25mg)
You can take Lakmet AM 5 mg/25 mg Tablet at any time of day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.It may cause side effects like headache, ankle swelling, skin rash, slow heart rate, nausea,a nd depression. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This might raise the level of potassium in the blood, hence avoid potassium rich food or supplements. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolytes level while on the treatment.Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Lakmet AM
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lakmet AM 5 mg/25 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Lakmet AM 5 mg/25 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lakmet AM 5 mg/25 mg Tablet.
Lakmet AM 5 mg/25 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Lakmet AM 5 mg/25 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Lakmet AM 5 mg/25 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Lakmet AM 5 mg/25 mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
Lakmet AM 5 mg/25 mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Lakmet AM 5 mg/25 mg Tablet is recommended.
Lakmet AM 5 mg/25 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lakmet AM 5 mg/25 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
No, keep using Lakmet AM 5 mg/25 mg Tablet as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Lakmet AM 5 mg/25 mg Tablet suddenly may lead to serious complications such as heart attack and stroke.
Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Yes, the use of Lakmet AM 5 mg/25 mg Tablet can cause headaches at the beginning of the treatment. Headaches usually go away after the first week of the treatment. Contact your doctor if the headaches are frequent and do not go away.
Lakmet AM 5 mg/25 mg Tablet Succinate is considered to be harmful for patients who are allergic to any of its active or inactive ingredient. It should be avoided in patients with a history of asthma or lung disease. Inform your doctor about the your medical history and medicines to avoid any side effects.
Yes, the use of Lakmet AM 5 mg/25 mg Tablet can make you feel dizzy. This may occur when you suddenly rise up from lying or sitting position. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
