DavaIndia S-Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It works by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. It also removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body.

It is advised to take DavaIndia S-Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet at a fixed time each day to maintain consistent levels of medicine in the blood. It is suggested to take it at day time to avoid the frequent urination at night. In case you have missed any doses, take it as soon as you remember it. Never skip any doses and finish a full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

It may cause side effects like headache, edema, fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, and sleepiness. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure and electrolytes level while taking this medicine. If dizziness happens, avoid driving or attention seeking activity while taking this medicine.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. You must tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

Uses of DavaIndia Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of DavaIndia Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

DavaIndia S-Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also increases urine output. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Side effects of DavaIndia Tablet

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 them

Common side effects of DavaIndia

Headache
Edema (swelling)
Fatigue
Nausea1a
Abdominal pain
Sleepiness

How to use DavaIndia Tablet

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. DavaIndia S-Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How DavaIndia Tablet works

DavaIndia S-Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines. S-Amlodipine, also known as levamlodipine, is a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic which lowers blood pressure by removing extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow. This how it works to treat high blood pressure.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with DavaIndia S-Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of DavaIndia S-Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of DavaIndia S-Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether DavaIndia S-Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

DavaIndia S-Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of DavaIndia S-Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
DavaIndia S-Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet is not recommended in severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

DavaIndia S-Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of DavaIndia S-Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take DavaIndia Tablet?

If you miss a dose of DavaIndia S-Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

DavaIndia S-Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet

₹0.8/Tablet

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Quick tips

DavaIndia S-Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet is prescribed to reduce high blood pressure and the risk of future heart attack and stroke.
It helps you to lose water via urination. If, however, you lose too much fluid, you may become dehydrated. This will make you feel thirsty and make your skin look and feel dry. Consult your doctor immediately.
Monitor your blood pressure regularly after starting treatment with DavaIndia S-Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mg/12.5mg Tablet, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down or if it becomes too low.
Avoid taking painkillers along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Lifestyle changes like a low-sodium diet, exercise, and not smoking may help this medicine work better.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Patient concerns

I am a patient of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.

Some times I had lot of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinically high blood pressure. Persistent high arterial blood pressure above 120/80 mm HG is termed as pre-hypertension or hypertension, but the point to be emphasized is that this rise in blood pressure is persistent. Transient increase in BP occurs in stress and anxiety and needs to be treated accordingly.

I'm type 2 diabetic patient with hypertension, l am taking following medicines Tezloc 40 - OD Glimisave Max-1 forte. BBF Glimisave Max-2 forte Cd Rozavel -5. Hs My usual blood pressure -80/145 Usual Blood glucose levels :fasting -120 PP-180 Hba1c - 7.6 Pl suggest me whether I need any change in medicines etc. I'm taking Januvia-100 also

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional Cardiology

seems ok basically need control of blood pressure and hypertension get an ecg n echo done

High blood sugar lavel. Gallstone. High blood pressure

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Need to proper investigate and examine. So plz consult doctor nearby.or you can consult me at snergy multiple speciality clinic RD CITY ,BALJEET COMPLEX NEAR SRS MARKET SECTOR 52 gurgaon 9XXXXXX .Advice to maintain calories intake as per weight ,regular walk or aerobic exercises ,on time take your medicines and once a month visit your diabetologist for routine examination and investigations. Will definitely controlled your sugar and u can live healthy life.

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