SAMCARD 2.5MG TABLET Substitute

Yes, SAMCARD 2.5MG TABLET is known to cause ankle swelling upon long-term use. Please try to keep your feet up when sitting for long hours. If the problem persists still, consult your doctor and do as advised.

No, you should notify your doctor and monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks before quitting the medication. Depending on your current blood pressure readings, your doctor may reduce your drug dosage but will not advocate quitting it.

Eating well, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking, getting enough sleep, and managing stress are all lifestyle changes that can help lower blood pressure.

Uncontrolled hypertension gradually destroys the arteries, causing them to harden. As the arteries constrict and become less flexible, the heart works harder to circulate blood. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can cause a stroke, heart attack, heart failure, and other heart problems, damage to the kidneys, memory, and eyesight, and contribute to erectile dysfunction.

SAMCARD 2.5MG TABLET begins to act on the day you take it, but it may take a few weeks before it has full effect.

SAMCARD 2.5MG TABLET may cause itching, although it is not common in everyone. It usually fades with time; however, contact your doctor if you experience severe itching.

SAMCARD 2.5MG TABLET is generally safe to prescribe in patients with mild kidney dysfunctions, and dose adjustment is generally not required. However, your doctor will decide the appropriate dosage strength depending on the severity of your condition.

You can take it at any time of day but try to make sure it's around the same time every day.

Usually, treatment with SAMCARD 2.5MG TABLET is long term, even for the rest of your life. Talk to your doctor if you want to stop taking SAMCARD 2.5MG TABLET.

No, SAMCARD 2.5MG TABLET is not a beta-blocker. It belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blockers.

More frequent or more severe chest pain, rapid, pounding, or irregular heartbeat and fainting. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately or get emergency medical treatment.

SAMCARD 2.5MG TABLET does not interfere with contraception. However, some hormonal methods of contraception, such as the combination pill and contraceptive patch, are generally not indicated if you have high blood pressure.

Consuming significant amounts of grapefruit or grapefruit juice can raise the levels of amlodipine in your blood and exacerbate adverse effects. If you are affected, you may need to avoid eating or drinking grapefruit while taking amlodipine. Also, avoid alcohol consumption, quit smoking, and limit salt intake (Aim for no more than 6g of salt a day).

If oedema occurs while taking amlodipine, stop using it and consult your healthcare provider right away.

Drinking alcohol can make amlodipine lower your blood pressure more than you need. This can make you sleepy or dizzy or bring on a headache.

SAMCARD 2.5MG TABLET can make some people feel dizzy. If this happens to you, do not drive a car, ride a bike, or use tools or machinery until you feel better.

SAMCARD 2.5MG TABLET contains S-amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker.

SAMCARD 2.5MG TABLET is generally safe to take for a long time. In fact, it works best when you take it for a long time.

SAMCARD 2.5MG TABLET can be given safely to children aged 6-12 years, provided a child specialist has prescribed the dose. SAMCARD 2.5MG TABLET should only be given to the children by consulting a child specialist.

SAMCARD 2.5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking SAMCARD 2.5MG TABLET.

Avoid exceeding the recommended dose, as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include excessive peripheral vasodilation with marked low blood pressure and reflex tachycardia. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.