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Cardace AM 5 Tablet Substitute

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Uses:

Hypertension (high blood pressure).

Medicinal Benefits:

Cardace AM 5 Tablet consists of Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker) and Ramipril (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor). Amlodipine relaxes blood vessels so that blood passes through them easily, thereby lowering blood pressure. It also treats chest pain by improving the blood supply to the heart muscle to receive more oxygen. Amlodipine also improves a person's tolerance to exercise and keeps the blood pressure at acceptable levels. Ramipril relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body, thereby lowering blood pressure.

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Cardace AM 5 Tablet consists of Amlodipine and Ramipril. Amlodipine relaxes blood vessels, so that blood passes through them easily thereby lowering the blood pressure. Ramipril relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body thereby lowering the raised blood pressure.

Cardace AM 5 Tablet is recommended to use in dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Do not stop taking Cardace AM 5 Tablet on your own as it may lead to a sudden rise in blood pressure increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Cardace AM 5 Tablet can cause dizziness as one of its side effects. If you feel dizzy, try getting up slowly from a sitting or lying position. If your dizziness is severe or unmanageable, please seek medical advice.

Amlodipine in Cardace AM 5 Tablet can cause ankle swelling upon long term use. Please try to keep your feet at the elevated position when sitting for long hours. If the problem persists, please consult your doctor and do as advised.

Cardace AM 5 Tablet may increase blood potassium levels in people with diabetes, poor kidney function and patients using potassium-sparing diuretics or taking potassium supplements. Please consult your doctor before taking Cardace AM 5 Tablet if you have diabetes.

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