Hapymox AM 0.2mg/5mg Tablet

Description

Hapymox AM 0.2mg/5mg Tablet is a combinational medicine used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It helps to lower high blood pressure and thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke. Hapymox AM 0.2mg/5mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. The most common side effects include nausea, dryness of mouth, dizziness, and headache are some common side effects. Consult your doctor if any of these bother you, or do not go away. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake, and sugarless candy may help to overcome dryness of mouth. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any heart problems, 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. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

Introduction

In Hypertension (high blood pressure) Hapymox AM 0.2mg/5mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. 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.

Benefits

Hapymox AM 0.2mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two blood-pressure-lowering medicines: Moxonidine and amlodipine. It works by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

How to use

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. Hapymox AM 0.2mg/5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Hapymox AM 0.2mg/5mg Tablet. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Hapymox AM 0.2mg/5mg 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. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Hapymox AM 0.2mg/5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : UNSAFE - Hapymox AM 0.2mg/5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Hapymox AM 0.2mg/5mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive. - Kidney : CAUTION - Hapymox AM 0.2mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hapymox AM 0.2mg/5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - Hapymox AM 0.2mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Hapymox AM 0.2mg/5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Hapymox AM 0.2mg/5mg Tablet is started at a lower dose in patients with liver disease and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.