Lodipam 10 mg, reduces blood pressure, and protects against complications of high blood pressure - 30 tablets

Method of making Amalodipine· Amalodipine prevents calcium ions flow inside cells, with a greater effect on smooth muscle cells in blood vessels, leading to vasodilation and reduced vascular resistance to blood flow, and thus works to lower blood pressure. Medical uses of Loodipam 10 mg tablets· For treating patients with high blood pressure: Hypertension is a common condition where long-term blood pressure on the walls of arteries is high enough to eventually cause health problems, such as heart diseases. · For treating patients with coronary artery diseases (stable and chronic angina, angina caused by sudden constriction of arteries) How to use Loodipam 10 mg tablets· Take the medicine as your doctor or pharmacist explained to you. · Take the medicine with a glass of water. · If you are taking this medicine once daily, take it in the morning. · Recommended dose for adults: 5 mg once daily with a maximum of 10 mg once daily. · Small, weak, elderly, or liver failure patients can start with a dose of 2.5 mg once daily. · For children: 2.5 mg to 5 mg once daily. · Doses can be changed in special circumstances, so always follow your doctor’s or pharmacist’s instructions. · If you take more than prescribed, talk to your doctor or go to the hospital immediately. · If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is time for the next dose. · Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to compensate for the missed dose. Side effects of Loodipam 10 mg tablets· The most common side effects are headache and swelling that occur depending on the dose of the medicine. · Other side effects not dose-dependent but reported include fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, and drowsiness. Using Loodipam 10 mg tablets during pregnancy and breastfeeding· If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you might be pregnant, or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Useful tips for lowering blood pressure· In addition to adhering to treatment, the following tips may help control blood pressure levels: avoid foods high in fats. avoid caffeinated drinks like coffee and soda. reduce salt intake by avoiding foods high in sodium, such as salted nuts and pickles, which may raise blood pressure, and replace them with fresh green salads. exercise regularly. measure blood pressure regularly, as hypertensive patients are advised to have a home measuring device like Buerer, blood pressure monitor, or Omron electronic blood pressure device. Precautions when measuring blood pressure: verify your device’s accuracy before first use, measure blood pressure twice daily, do not measure blood pressure immediately after waking up, prepare for the day but do not eat breakfast or take medications before measuring blood pressure, avoid eating, caffeine, or smoking 30 minutes before measuring blood pressure, sit quietly before and during measurement. When ready to measure, sit for five minutes in a comfortable position with legs and ankles relaxed and back supported on a chair, place the cuff directly on the skin, not over clothing, do not talk during blood pressure measurement. Warnings and precautions while using Loodipam 10 mg tablets· Symptomatic hypotension may occur. However, due to the gradual start of the medication, severe hypotension is unlikely. · Worsening angina and acute myocardial infarction can develop after starting or increasing the dose of Amalodipine, especially in patients with severe coronary artery blockage. · Slowly increase the dose for patients with severe liver failure. · Inform your doctor or pharmacist about all medications you are taking, including over-the-counter drugs, before starting Amalodipine. Storage method for Loodipam 10 mg tablets· Store below 25°C. · Do not refrigerate the medication. · Keep this medicine out of children’s sight and reach. · Store in the original container to protect from moisture. · Do not use this medicine after the expiration date printed on the package/strip/label. The expiration date refers to the last day of the month. Your health in numbers· The normal blood pressure level is less than 120/80 mm Hg. · Hypertension: when the systolic reading is 120-129 mm Hg and diastolic less than 80 mm Hg. · Stage 1 hypertensive patient: when systolic reading is 130-139 mm Hg or diastolic 80-89 mm Hg. · Stage 2 hypertensive patient: when the reading equals 140/90 mm Hg or more. · Hypertensive crisis is a serious condition requiring immediate hospital visit if blood pressure equals 180/120 mm Hg or more.