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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
Other Info - AMLO468

FAQs

AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET treats hypertension (high blood pressure) and consists of Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker) and Enalapril (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor). Amlodipine relaxes blood vessels so that blood passes through them easily, thereby lowering the blood pressure. Enalapril relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body, thereby lowering the raised blood pressure.

Amlodipine in AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET can cause ankle swelling upon long-term use. Please try to keep your feet at an elevated position when sitting for long hours. If the problem persists, please consult your doctor and do as advised.

AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG 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 AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET if you have diabetes.

Even though your blood pressure becomes normal after using AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET, it may switch back to high ranges if you stop using it. Your doctor may change the dosing schedule based on your blood pressure range.

AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG 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.

Before surgery, you should inform your doctor that you are taking AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET as it can reduce your blood pressure when used along with anesthesia which is given before a major operation.

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol may lower your blood pressure. It would help if you avoided or limit consuming alcohol.

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Pregnancy

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Enalapril in AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET is a pregnancy D category drug and is not recommended during pregnancy since it causes harmful effects on the baby. However, it is advised to seek medical advice before using AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET if you plan to conceive or pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There are limited studies on how AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET affects the breastfed infants. However, Amlodipine in AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET passes into the breast milk during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before using AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET if you are a lactating mother.

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Driving

Caution

AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET may cause side effects due to lowering of the blood pressure such as dizziness or tiredness. If you feel dizzy or tired when taking this medicine, do not drive or use any tools or machines.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before using AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET. AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET is to be administered with caution in patients with severe hepatic impairment.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET. AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET is primarily eliminated by the kidney and can be accumulated in patients with renal impairment.

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Children

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AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children as the efficacy and safety have not been established.

About AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET

AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET belongs to the class of 'anti-hypertensive drugs' primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood exerts high pressure (force exerted by circulating blood) against the blood vessel's walls. This condition makes the heart work harder in pumping blood to the whole body. Hypertension can cause severe health complications, including stroke, heart failure, heart attack, and kidney failure.

The AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET contains two medicines: Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker) and Enalapril (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor). Amlodipine works by relaxing blood vessels to pass through them, thereby lowering the blood pressure easily. It also improves blood supply to the heart muscle to receive more oxygen and thus preventing chest pain. On the other hand, Enalapril works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body, thereby lowering blood pressure. 

Take AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience blurred vision, sweating, confusion, tiredness, stomach upset, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), dizziness, headache, and swelling of the ankles or feet. Most of these side effects of AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please reach out to your doctor.

Do not stop taking AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET without consulting your doctor since it may worsen your condition and increase the risk of future heart problems. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte levels, and kidney functioning is advised while taking AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from kidney, liver, or heart diseases. Reducing the amount of table salt (sodium chloride) in your food often relieves the body's swelling. Let your doctor know if you use any prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, including vitamins, before starting AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please tell your doctor so that the dosage of AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET can be prescribed accordingly. 

Uses of AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

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Medicinal Benefits

AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET treats hypertension (high blood pressure), and consists of Amlodipine and Enalapril. Amlodipine is a 'calcium channel blocker,' primarily treats high blood pressure, Prinzmetal's or variant angina (chest pain), and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease. It 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. Enalapril is an 'Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor.' It relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body, thereby lowering blood pressure.  

Directions for Use

Take AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET with or without food as directed by your physician. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. Try to take it at a fixed time every day. Do not double the dose if missed.

Side Effects of AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET

  • Blurred vision
  • Sweating
  • Confusion
  • Tiredness
  • Stomach upset
  • Cough
  • Vomiting
  • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk)
  • Dizziness (when getting up suddenly from a sitting position)
  • Headache
  • Swelling of the ankles or feet
  • Increase in the potassium levels

Drug Warnings

Do not use AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET if you are allergic to AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET or any of its components. Please inform your doctor if you are using any prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, including vitamins, before starting AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET. Let your doctor know if you have any history of severe heart, kidney, or liver diseases, high potassium levels (hyperkalemia), bone marrow suppression, and aortic stenosis (heart valve problem). It is essential to let your doctor know if you are a breastfeeding mother before using AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET since Amlodipine may pass into the breast milk. Enalapril is not recommended during pregnancy since it has harmful effects on the unborn baby. Please ask your doctor if you plan to conceive or are pregnant before using AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET. AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET can increase the chances of light-headedness so rise slowly if you are sitting/lying and avoid operating any machine or doing any work that needs mental alertness.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AmlodipineDantrolene
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AmlodipineDantrolene
Critical
How does the drug interact with Amlogen-el 5mg/5mg Tablet:
Using Amlogen-el 5mg/5mg Tablet together with dantrolene may increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amlogen-el 5mg/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.
How does the drug interact with Amlogen-el 5mg/5mg Tablet:
Using aliskiren together with Amlogen-el 5mg/5mg Tablet may increase the risk of serious side effects such as kidney problems, low blood pressure, and high potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amlogen-el 5mg/5mg Tablet with aliskiren is not recommended, but it can be taken together if your doctor advises. However, contact your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, or feelings of heaviness in the legs. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipineNitisinone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amlogen-el 5mg/5mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Amlogen-el 5mg/5mg Tablet and Nitisinone may increase the blood levels and effects of Nitisinone.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nitisinone with Amlogen-el 5mg/5mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms or if you feel unwell after taking your medication, it's important to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Amlogen-el 5mg/5mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Tizanidine and Amlogen-el 5mg/5mg Tablet can increase the risk or severity of developing side effects like low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of Amlogen-el 5mg/5mg Tablet with tizanidine can result in an interaction, it can be taken when a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience headache, dizziness, palpitations, or irregular heart rate while taking these drugs, contact the doctor immediately. Use caution while getting up from a sitting or sleeping position and avoid driving or using dangerous machinery. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting the doctor.
How does the drug interact with Amlogen-el 5mg/5mg Tablet:
Using Amlogen-el 5mg/5mg Tablet and primidone together may lower Amlogen-el 5mg/5mg Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of Amlogen-el 5mg/5mg Tablet with primidone can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Amlogen-el 5mg/5mg Tablet:
Taking simvastatin with Amlogen-el 5mg/5mg Tablet may result in considerably higher blood levels of simvastatin and may increase the risk of side effects (liver damage and rhabdomyolysis - an uncommon but serious illness characterized by the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Amlogen-el 5mg/5mg Tablet with simvastatin can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you have unexplained muscular pain, soreness, or weakness while using simvastatin, especially if these symptoms are accompanied by fever or dark-colored urine, consult the doctor immediately. However, if you develop a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Amlogen-el 5mg/5mg Tablet:
Using phenobarbital and Amlogen-el 5mg/5mg Tablet may drastically lower Amlogen-el 5mg/5mg Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of phenobarbital with Amlogen-el 5mg/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.
How does the drug interact with Amlogen-el 5mg/5mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Amlogen-el 5mg/5mg Tablet and carbamazepine together may significantly reduce Amlogen-el 5mg/5mg Tablet blood levels, making the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Amlogen-el 5mg/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.
AmlodipineFosphenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amlogen-el 5mg/5mg Tablet:
When Amlogen-el 5mg/5mg Tablet is taken with Fosphenytoin, it may decrease the blood levels of Amlogen-el 5mg/5mg Tablet, which may make Amlogen-el 5mg/5mg Tablet less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Amlogen-el 5mg/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.
How does the drug interact with Amlogen-el 5mg/5mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Amlogen-el 5mg/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 Amlogen-el 5mg/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.

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • GOLD SODIUM THIOMALATE
  • ALISKIREN
  • LITHIUM
  • BENAZEPRIL
  • METOPROLOL
  • RAMIPRIL
  • HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
  • ATORVASTATIN
  • SIMVASTATIN
  • SILDENAFIL
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • RITONAVIR
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • PRIMIDONE
  • CYCLOSPORINE
  • TACROLIMUS
  • IBUPROFEN
  • ASPIRIN

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Special Advise

  • Monitor your blood pressure regularly and seek medical advice if you notice any drastic fluctuations.
  • AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET may affect patients with hepatic impairment, and hence it is used cautiously, and Liver function monitoring and Liver Function Tests are advised to monitor the liver enzyme changes.
  • Your doctor may advise you to get a regular kidney function test, blood examinations for potassium levels and other electrolytes while using AMLOGEN-EL 5MG/5MG TABLET to rule out any renal impairment.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with a body mass index (BMI) between 19.5 and 24.9.
  • Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week. Doing this can help you to lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.
  • Limit sodium chloride intake (table salt) in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.
  • If you are taking alcohol, use only one serving for women and two servings for men.
  • Quit smoking to lower the risk of heart disease.
  • Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spent time with your loved ones to cope with stress.
  • Monitor your blood pressure daily, and if you notice any fluctuations frequently, please contact your doctor immediately.
  • Try including heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing foods in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oils like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood pressure.

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