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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
Other Info - AMT0009

FAQs

No, you are advised to inform your doctor and monitor your blood pressure for at least two weeks before stopping the medicine. Depending upon your current blood pressure readings, there is a possibility your doctor may lower your medicine dosage and not recommend to discontinue it.

In case, If you forget to take Amtas HT Tablet at any time, take it as soon as you remember, then continue to take it at the usual times. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Yes, Amtas HT Tablet may cause dizziness. It is advised to avoid driving or operate any heavy machinery while taking Amtas HT Tablet . In case you feel dizzy or light-headed, it is advised to rest for some time until you feel better.

Amtas HT Tablet can be safely taken as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Conditions such as high blood pressure are life-long conditions, and one should not abruptly discontinue it without discussing it with a doctor.

No, it is a prescribed drug, given by a physician for preventing specific medical conditions. Taking it on your own can cause unwanted side-effects.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Amtas HT Tablet to avoid unpleasant side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Amtas HT Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy unless your doctor considers it essential. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Amtas HT Tablet should not be used when breastfeeding unless clearly necessary. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Driving

Unsafe

It is advised to drive with caution after taking Amtas HT Tablet as it usually causes drowsiness and affects the driving ability.

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Liver

Caution

Amtas HT Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor may adjust your dose depending upon your current liver conditions.

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Kidney

Caution

Amtas HT Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. Your doctor may adjust your dose depending upon your current kidney conditions.

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Children

Caution

Amtas HT Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you are children below the age of 12. Your doctor may adjust your dose depending upon your age.

About Amtas HT Tablet

Amtas HT Tablet belongs to the class of anti-hypertensives and is primarily taken for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery wall is high. As a result, it leads to heart diseases, irregular heartbeat, and other complications. Edema may occur in case of high blood pressure where fluids of the body get trapped in the tissues of the hands, arms, feet, ankles, and legs leading to its swelling.

Amtas HT Tablet is a combination of two medicines including Amlodipine and Hydrochlorothiazide which are antihypertensive medicines. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker and works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic and its function is to remove extra water and certain electrolytes from the body through urine. Amtas HT Tablet  helps to lower high blood pressure thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke. Over time it also performs by relaxing vessels of blood and enhancing the flow of blood.

Take Amtas HT Tablet as prescribed. You are advised to take Amtas HT Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience glucose intolerance (low or high level of glucose), ankle swelling, sleepiness, headache, (sense of heat in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), flushing, tiredness, nausea, decreased potassium level in the blood, Increased blood uric acid, and altered blood lipid level. Most of these side effects of Amtas HT Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to Amtas HT Tablet , have liver disease, kidney disease, heart failure, a heart valve problem, or have a history of a heart attack. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Do not stop taking $ name without your doctor's advice. Sudden Stopping Amtas HT Tablet may cause changes in your heart rhythm and blood pressure, cause chest pain, or a heart attack. Your doctor will lower your dose gradually over a period to help prevent these symptoms.

Uses of Amtas HT Tablet

Hypertension

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Medicinal Benefits

When you take Amtas HT Tablet , it works by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. It helps to lower high blood pressure thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke. It removes the extra water and certain electrolytes from the body through urine.

Directions for Use

Take Amtas HT Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Side Effects of Amtas HT Tablet

  • Glucose intolerance (low or high level of glucose)
  • Ankle swelling
  • Sleepiness
  • Headache
  • Flushing (sense of heat in the face, ears, neck, and trunk)
  • Tiredness
  • Nausea
  • Decreased potassium level in the blood
  • Increased blood uric acid
  • Altered blood lipid level

Drug Warnings

Amtas HT Tablet should be used with extreme caution in patients with liver, kidney, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetic patients. Use only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, are breastfeeding. Do not stop taking $ name without your doctor's advice. Sudden Stopping Amtas HT Tablet may cause changes in your heart rhythm and blood pressure, cause chest pain, or a heart attack. please consult your doctor, your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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HydrochlorothiazideCisapride
Critical
HydrochlorothiazideDofetilide
Critical

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HydrochlorothiazideCisapride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Amtas HT Tablet:
Taking Cisapride and Amtas HT Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm which can be severe. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Cisapride and Amtas HT Tablet together is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or pounding heartbeats, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrochlorothiazideDofetilide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Amtas HT Tablet:
Taking Dofetilide and Amtas HT Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm which can be severe. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Dofetilide and Amtas HT Tablet together is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipineDantrolene
Critical
How does the drug interact with Amtas HT Tablet:
Using Amtas HT Tablet together with dantrolene may increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amtas HT 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.
HydrochlorothiazideAminolevulinic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amtas HT Tablet:
Coadministration of Aminolevulinic acid with Amtas HT Tablet can make your skin more sensitive to bright lights. This could increase the risk or severity of developing a sunburn.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Aminolevulinic acid and Amtas HT Tablet, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. Avoid exposure of the eyes and skin to sunlight or bright indoor lights for 48 hours. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrochlorothiazideAmiodarone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amtas HT Tablet:
Coadministration of Amiodarone together with Amtas HT Tablet may raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Even though Amiodarone and Amtas HT Tablet interact, they can be used if prescribed by a doctor. If you have cardiac problems or electrolyte imbalances, you may be at greater risk. If you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, Weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, painful muscle cramping, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting, get medical attention. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
HydrochlorothiazideDolasetron
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amtas HT Tablet:
Co-administration of Dolasetron and Amtas HT Tablet can affect the rhythm of your heart which can be severe. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dolasetron and Amtas HT Tablet together is avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like irregular heartbeat, chest tightness, blurred vision, nausea, and seizures, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrochlorothiazideZiprasidone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amtas HT Tablet:
Taking Ziprasidone and Amtas HT Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm which can be severe. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ziprasidone and Amtas HT Tablet together is avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
HydrochlorothiazideDronedarone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amtas HT Tablet:
Co-administration of Dronedarone and Amtas HT Tablet can increase the risk of severe irregular heart rhythm which can be severe. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dronedarone and Amtas HT Tablet together is avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, fast heartbeats, weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, muscle pain, cramps, nausea, or vomiting, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrochlorothiazideLithium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amtas HT Tablet:
Coadministration of Lithium and Amtas HT Tablet can increase the effects of lithium.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lithium and Amtas HT Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like loose stools, vomiting, drowsiness, shaking of hands and legs, thirst, increased urination, lack of coordination, or muscle weakness, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
HydrochlorothiazideDroperidol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amtas HT Tablet:
Co-administration of Droperidol and Amtas HT Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm which can be severe. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Droperidol and Amtas HT Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, but they can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, fast heartbeats, weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, muscle pain, cramps, nausea, or vomiting. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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AMLODIPINE-5MG+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE-12.5MGFruit juices, Fruits
Mild

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AMLODIPINE-5MG+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE-12.5MGFruit juices, Fruits
Mild
Common Foods to Avoid:
Grapefruit Juice, Grapefruit

How to manage the interaction:
Consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice with Amtas HT Tablet increases the blood levels of amlodipine. Avoid or limit the consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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  • SILDENAFIL
  • SIMVASTATIN
  • ENALAPRIL
  • LISINOPRIL
  • RAMIPRIL
  • CYCLOSPORINE

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • It is advised to restrict salt intake in the diet.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9.
  • 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.
  • Avoid stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spent time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
  • Option for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy products.
  • Limit intake of sodium chloride (table salt) in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil can help in lowering your elevated blood pressure.
  • Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much fluctuation then immediately contact your doctor.

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