Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet
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About Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet
Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Hypertension is a medical condition in which blood pressure is elevated persistently in the arteries.
Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet contains Losartan and Amlodipine. Losartan lowers blood pressure and increases blood flow by preventing the narrowing of blood vessels. Amlodipine dilates (widens) blood vessels and increases blood flow.
In some cases, Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet can cause side effects like sleepiness, taste changes, headache, dizziness, tiredness, and upset stomach. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet or any other medicines, please inform your doctor. Before taking Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems or severe dehydration.
Uses of Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet
Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of High blood pressure (hypertension). The detailed uses of Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet are as follows:
- Blood Pressure Management: Through blood vessel relaxation and a reduction in blood vessel resistance, Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet is used to treat hypertension.
- Cardiovascular Risk Reduction: Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet helps to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes.
- Cardiovascular Health: Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet improves blood circulation and heart function.
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Directions for Use
- Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- Swallow Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Medicinal Benefits
- Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet is a combination anti-hypertensive medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and related heart conditions.
- It contains Losartan and Amlodipine, which work together to improve blood flow and reduce strain on the heart.
- It helps reduce elevated blood pressure, decreasing the risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems.
- Losartan (an angiotensin II receptor antagonist) prevents blood vessel narrowing, promoting smooth blood flow.
- Amlodipine (a calcium channel blocker) relaxes blood vessel walls, improving circulation and lowering pressure.
- It reduces the heart’s workload, helping it pump blood more efficiently.
- It improves oxygen supply to the heart muscles, helping prevent or reduce chest discomfort caused by coronary artery disease.
- The dual mechanism of action provides better blood pressure control and improved cardiovascular outcomes compared to single-drug therapy.
How Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet Works
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- Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
- Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
- When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
- Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
- If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
- Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
- Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
- Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
- When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
- Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
- If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
- Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
- Rest well; get enough sleep.
- Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
- Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
- Limit alcohol and caffeine.
- Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
- If you experience low blood sugar levels, inform your doctor. They will assess the severity and make recommendations for the next actions.
- Your doctor will assess your symptoms, blood sugar levels, and overall health before recommending the best course of action, which may include treatment, lifestyle modifications, or prescription adjustments.
- Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to manage the episode and adjust your treatment plan.
- Make medication adjustments as recommended by your doctor to prevent future episodes.
- Implement diet and lifestyle modifications as your doctor advises to manage low blood sugar levels.
- Monitor your blood sugar levels closely for patterns and changes.
- Track your progress by recording your blood sugar levels, food intake, and physical activity.
- Seek further guidance from your doctor if symptoms persist or worsen so that your treatment plan can be revised.
- Limit fruit intake to two servings a day, choose a low-potassium options like apples and strawberries.
- Restrict starchy vegetables like potatoes and pumpkin to half a cup daily.
- Avoid or limit foods like tomato products, high-bran cereals, and salty or sugary snacks.
- Limit dairy products to 200g of yoghurt or 300ml of milk per day.
- Include iron-rich foods like dark leafy vegetables, lean red meat, legumes and fish in your diet.
- Consume vitamin C-rich foods as they aid iron absorption.
- Limit tea, cocoa, and coffee as these can slow iron absorption.
- Exercise regularly; however, do not overdo it.
What if I have taken an overdose of Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet
Drug Warnings
- If you are known to be allergic to Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet or have any kidney or liver problems or severe dehydration, please inform your doctor beforehand.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
- Complete the course as suggested by the doctor, even if you feel better, to avoid disease recurrence.
- Avoid consumption of alcohol with Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure.
- Avoid potassium supplements with Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet as it may lead to high potassium levels in the blood.
- Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines, including supplements or herbal products.
Drug-Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Using Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet together with dantrolene may increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet with Dantrolene can cause an interaction, consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek medical attention if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Coadministration of Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet with itraconazole may significantly raise the blood levels and effects of Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet and itraconazole may interact, but if prescribed by a doctor, they can be used together. Consult a doctor if you develop chest discomfort, trouble breathing, dizziness or fainting, swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet, or any other of these symptoms. Without consulting a doctor, never stop taking any medication.
When Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet is taken with Fosphenytoin, it may decrease the blood levels of Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet, which may make Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet less effective.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet and Fosphenytoin together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Using Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet and mitotane together may drastically lower Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.
How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet with mitotane can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Using dolasetron together with Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.
How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet and Dolasetron, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms, like feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or your heart beating irregularly, it's important to call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet can make Sirolimus may increase the risk of angioedema (a condition associated with swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, throat, and occasionally also the hands and feet).
How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet and Sirolimus, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult the doctor if you notice any swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, throat, hands and feet or have trouble breathing or swallowing. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Coadministration of Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet and Rifapentine may significantly reduce the blood levels of Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet, which may make the medication less effective.
How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet and Rifapentine, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any symptoms, make sure to call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Coadministration of Ceritinib together with Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet can slow heart rate and increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet with Ceritinib, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you have sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or an irregular heartbeat, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Using phenobarbital and Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet may drastically lower Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.
How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of phenobarbital with Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Coadministration of Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet and carbamazepine together may significantly reduce Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet blood levels, making the medicine less effective.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet with carbamazepine, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Drug-Food Interactions
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Lentils, Orange Juice, Oranges, Raisins, Potatoes, Salmon Dried, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Coconut Water, Beans, Beetroot, Broccoli, Bananas, Apricots, Avocado, Yogurt
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet with potassium-containing salt substitutes or potassium supplements can cause high levels of potassium in the blood. Avoid taking potassium-containing salt substitutes or potassium supplements while being treated with Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Reduce sodium intake in your diet to maintain your blood pressure.
- Eat natural and healthy foods by cutting down on high-sodium processed foods.
- Lose those extra pounds, since being obese can be a risk factor for hypertension.
- Exercise regularly to maintain good heart health.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol intake.
- Chronic stress may also cause high blood pressure. Therefore, avoid stress triggers and make time for yourself to relax and do activities that you enjoy.
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Alcohol
Unsafe
It is unsafe to consume alcohol, since alcohol consumption with Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet may increase the risk of low blood pressure and cause adverse effects such as dizziness, fainting, light-headedness, or headache.
Pregnancy
Caution
Please consult your doctor before taking Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet if you plan to become pregnant or are already pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before prescribing Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet.
Breast Feeding
Caution
There is no evidence on how Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before taking Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
Caution
Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet may cause side effects like dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, which can affect your ability to concentrate and drive. Hence, it is recommended not to drive or operate machinery until you are mentally alert.
Liver
Caution
Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet. The dosage will be initiated in lower doses and will be further increased in patients with liver diseases.
Kidney
Caution
Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet consists of Losartan, which may affect kidney function. Hence, it is advised to seek a doctor's advice before starting Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet if you have kidney problems.
Children
Caution
It is not recommended for children below six years. However, for children above six years, give Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet in doses as prescribed by a doctor.
Heart
Caution
Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet is often prescribed to patients with heart problems to treat hypertension. However, it must be taken strictly under medical supervision, as it can affect liver and kidney function and may interact with other heart medications.
Geriatrics
Caution
Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet should be taken with caution in geriatric patients. Please inform your doctor before using Zyltan AM 50mg/5mg Tablet.
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