GLAVISART-AMH 40/12.5 TAB

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

GLAVISART AMH40mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet is a combination of medicines used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure thus reducing the chances of future heart attack and stroke.

GLAVISART AMH40mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet should be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. It contains a diuretic (water pill) and will make you urinate more so, it is best to avoid taking this medicine within four hours of going to bed. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms and if you stop taking it your risk of heart attack or stroke may increase.

The most common side effects of this medicine include ankle swelling, headache, dizziness, tiredness, and taste change. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or won’t go away. Drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth, and extreme thirst.

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. You should have your blood pressure, kidney function, level of electrolytes, and blood sugar level checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

USES OF GLAVISART AMHTABLET

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

BENEFITS OF GLAVISART AMH TABLET

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

GLAVISART AMH40mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also eliminates excess water from the body and 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 GLAVISART AMH 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 GLAVISART AMH

• Ankle swelling
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Peripheral edema
• Mood changes
• Visual disturbance

HOW TO USE GLAVISART AMH 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. GLAVISART AMH40mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW GLAVISART AMH TABLET WORKS

GLAVISART AMH40mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Telmisartan, Amlodipine and Hydrochlorothiazide. Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB). They work by widening and relaxing the blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic which removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body through urine. Over time it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improves blood flow.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with GLAVISART AMH40mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

GLAVISART AMH40mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

GLAVISART AMH40mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

GLAVISART AMH40mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
GLAVISART AMH40mg/5mg/12.5mg 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

GLAVISART AMH40mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. A dose adjustment of GLAVISART AMH40mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of GLAVISART AMH40mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

GLAVISART AMH40mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease.  A dose adjustment of GLAVISART AMH40mg/5mg/12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE GLAVISART AMH TABLET?

If you miss a dose of GLAVISART AMH40mg/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.