Covamlo Tablet (Losartan 50mg / Amlodipine 5mg)

Description

Covamlo (5/50 mg) Tablet is a combination of Amlodipine and Losartan. It is an anti-hypertensive medicine used for the treatment of high blood pressure. Covamlo (5/50 mg) Tablet relaxes the heart muscles and widens the blood vessels, which decreases blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood throughout your body.

Covamlo (5/50 mg) Tablet shows common side effects like headache, drowsiness, dizziness, swelling of feet and ankles, tiredness and stomach upset. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and disappear with time. If these symptoms worsen, consult your doctor.

Covamlo (5/50 mg) Tablet can be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your clinical condition. Do not self-medicate or stop taking it without your doctor’s recommendation as it can lead to withdrawal symptoms. Be careful while standing up from a sitting or lying down position as Covamlo (5/50 mg) Tablet may sometimes cause dizziness. Avoid taking Covamlo (5/50 mg) Tablet with alcohol and grapefruit juice as it can cause dizziness.

Covamlo (5/50 mg) Tablet is not recommended if you have liver and kidney problems or have high potassium levels in your blood. Covamlo (5/50 mg) Tablet is not recommended in children below 6 years, pregnant women and breastfeeding women unless prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Covamlo (5/50 mg) Tablet
Stomach pain
Chills
Difficult or painful urination
Back pain
Chest tightness
Weakness in arms, hands, legs or feet
Swelling of ankles or feet
Difficulty in breathing
Dizziness
Increased heartbeat
Redness of face, neck, arms and chest
Taste alterations
Stomach upset
Cough
Headache
Sleepiness

Uses of Covamlo (5/50 mg) Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Essential hypertension
Essential hypertension is high blood pressure that doesn’t have a clear identifiable cause but may be due to various factors such as genetics, poor diet, obesity or lack of exercise. Over time, high blood pressure can cause blood vessel damage that leads to heart problems, kidney problems, stroke, and other medical conditions. Covamlo (5/50 mg) Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure, thus reducing the risk of developing these conditions.

When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid taking Covamlo (5/50 mg) Tablet if you are allergic to it or any of the ingredients present in this medicine. Seek medical attention if you notice symptoms such as skin rash, hives (painful eruptions that itch and sting), swelling (face, lips, tongue, etc.), breathing difficulty, etc.

Dosage

Missed Dose
If you forget to take your medicine, take the missed dose of Covamlo (5/50 mg) Tablet as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume at the scheduled time. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Never take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor. If you have accidentally taken an overdose of Covamlo (5/50 mg) Tablet, contact your doctor immediately for an overdose treatment.

General Instructions

Take Covamlo (5/50 mg) Tablet orally with or without food. Do not crush, break or chew the tablet.

Take it at the same time every day. Avoid taking more or less dose than that prescribed by your doctor. Keep taking the medicine regularly even if your condition improves. Do not self-medicate or stop the medication without your doctor’s advice.

Lifestyle modification is also essential in improving your condition, hence you should eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly to get the maximum benefit from the treatment.

Avoid taking grapefruit juice with Covamlo (5/50 mg) Tablet as it may decrease the effect of this medicine.

As Covamlo (5/50 mg) Tablet may increase the potassium level in the blood, avoid potassium-rich food or potassium supplements unless advised by your doctor.

Covamlo (5/50 mg) Tablet may make you feel dizzy or lightheaded, so be careful when standing up suddenly. It can cause sleepiness and dizziness, so avoid driving or operating machines unless you know how this medicine affects you.

Covamlo (5/50 mg) Tablet may cause swelling of the ankles which can be avoided by low salt intake and keeping your leg raised when you are sitting down.