Category: high blood pressure

Uses

• Treats high blood pressure (hypertension)

• Helps prevent heart attack, stroke, and kidney damage

• Used for chronic chest pain (angina)

• Relaxes blood vessels, improving blood flow and reducing heart workload

Dosage

• Typically taken once daily

• Doctor adjusts dose based on BP levels and response

• Do not skip doses or stop medication without medical advice

How to Use

• Take with or without food

• Swallow the tablet whole with water

• Take at the same time each day for best effect

• Continue the medicine even if you feel normal — BP control is long-term

Precautions

• Use carefully if you have liver disease

• May cause swelling in feet or ankles

• Avoid alcohol — can increase dizziness

• Inform doctor if taking other BP or heart medicines

• Use only if prescribed during pregnancy

Side Effects

• Swelling in legs/ankles

• Dizziness or light-headedness

• Headache

• Flushing (warm feeling)

• Fatigue

• Palpitations (sometimes)

Uses

• Treats high blood pressure (hypertension)

• Helps prevent heart attack, stroke, and kidney damage

• Recommended in patients needing dual action:

  • Amlodipine → relaxes blood vessels

  • Lisinopril → reduces pressure on the heart & protects kidneys

Dosage

• Usually taken once daily

• Doctor decides dose based on BP levels and response

• Do not stop the medicine suddenly without consulting your doctor

How to Use

• Can be taken with or without food

• Swallow the tablet whole with water

• Take at the same time each day

• Continue long-term for stable BP control

Precautions

• Avoid alcohol — may increase dizziness

• Use with caution if you have kidney disease, high potassium levels, or liver issues

• Lisinopril may cause persistent dry cough in some patients

• Avoid potassium-rich supplements or salt substitutes unless advised

• Not recommended in pregnancy — ACE inhibitors can harm the baby

• Inform doctor if taking diuretics, other BP medicines, or NSAIDs

Side Effects

• Dizziness or light-headedness

• Swelling in legs/ankles (due to Amlodipine)

• Dry cough (due to Lisinopril)

• Headache

• Fatigue

• Low blood pressure

• Rare: high potassium, kidney issues, allergic swelling of face/lips

Uses

• Treats high blood pressure (hypertension)

• Helps prevent heart attack, stroke, and heart failure

• Used for chronic chest pain (angina)

• Amlodipine relaxes blood vessels; Metoprolol reduces heart rate — together they control BP effectively

Dosage

• Usually taken once daily, as it is a prolonged-release (PR) tablet

• Doctor decides the exact dose based on BP, heart rate, and symptoms

• Do not stop suddenly — may cause rebound high BP or chest discomfort

How to Use

• Take with food to improve absorption of Metoprolol

• Swallow the tablet whole — do not crush or break (PR design)

• Take at the same time every day

• Continue long-term unless doctor advises otherwise

Precautions

• Avoid alcohol — increases dizziness and lowers BP too much

• Use cautiously in asthma, COPD, diabetes, thyroid disorders, or slow heartbeat

• Metoprolol may mask symptoms of low blood sugar

• Inform doctor if taking other BP, heart, or thyroid medicines

• Use only if prescribed during pregnancy or breastfeeding

Side Effects

• Dizziness or light-headedness

• Slow heart rate

• Fatigue and weakness

• Swelling in legs/ankles (due to Amlodipine)

• Headache

• Cold hands/feet

• Rare: breathing difficulty, very slow heartbeat

Uses

• Treats high blood pressure (hypertension)

• Helps reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure

• Used in chronic chest pain (angina)

• Combination works by relaxing blood vessels (Amlodipine) and slowing heart rate (Metoprolol)

Dosage

• Usually taken once daily, as it is a prolonged-release (PR) tablet

• 50mg Metoprolol strength is used when lower dose does not control BP adequately

• Do not stop the medicine suddenly — may worsen heart symptoms

How to Use

• Take with food for better Metoprolol absorption

• Swallow the tablet whole — do not crush or break (PR design)

• Take it at the same time every day

• Continue long-term for stable BP control

Precautions

• Avoid alcohol — increases dizziness and lowers BP too much

• Use cautiously in asthma, COPD, diabetes, thyroid problems, or slow heart rate

• Metoprolol may hide symptoms of low blood sugar in diabetics

• Inform doctor if taking other BP or heart medicines

• Use only if prescribed during pregnancy or breastfeeding

Side Effects

• Slow heart rate (bradycardia)

• Dizziness or light-headedness

• Fatigue and weakness

• Swelling in legs/ankles (due to Amlodipine)

• Headache

• Cold hands/feet

• Rare: breathing difficulty or very slow pulse

Angizem CD 90 Capsule ER is a prescription medicine manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. It contains Diltiazem (90mg) in an extended-release (ER) formulation, providing prolonged therapeutic effect and allowing once-daily dosing.

This medicine is a calcium channel blocker that helps relax blood vessels, reduce the heart’s workload, and improve blood flow. It is commonly prescribed for high blood pressure (hypertension), angina pectoris (chest pain), and certain cardiac arrhythmias.

Uses

• Lowers high blood pressure (hypertension)

• Reduces angina (chest pain) episodes

• Helps manage certain heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias)

• Improves cardiac function and blood flow

Dosage

• Take as prescribed by your doctor

• Usually taken once daily, preferably at the same time each day

• Swallow the capsule whole; do not crush or chew

• Can be taken with or without food

Side Effects

• Dizziness or headache

• Flushing or mild swelling

• Nausea or stomach upset

• Rare: slow heart rate, low blood pressure, or allergic reactions

Precautions

• Use cautiously in patients with heart failure, low blood pressure, or liver disorders

• Inform your doctor about other medications to prevent interactions

• Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless prescribed

• Avoid sudden discontinuation; follow the doctor’s instructions

Angizem DP 90 Capsule MR is a prescription medicine manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. It contains Diltiazem (90mg) in a modified-release (MR) formulation, providing sustained therapeutic effect and allowing convenient once-daily dosing.

This medicine is a calcium channel blocker that helps relax blood vessels, reduce the heart’s workload, and improve blood flow, making it effective for treating high blood pressure (hypertension), angina pectoris (chest pain), and certain arrhythmias.

Uses

• Reduces high blood pressure (hypertension)

• Prevents or reduces angina (chest pain)

• Manages certain heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias)

• Improves cardiac function and blood flow

Dosage

• Take as prescribed by your doctor

• Usually taken once daily, preferably at the same time each day

• Swallow the capsule whole; do not crush or chew

• Can be taken with or without food

Side Effects

• Dizziness, headache, or flushing

• Mild swelling or nausea

• Rare: slow heart rate, low blood pressure, or allergic reactions

Precautions

• Use cautiously in patients with heart failure, low blood pressure, or liver disorders

• Inform the doctor about other medications to prevent interactions

• Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless prescribed

• Avoid sudden discontinuation; follow the doctor’s instructions