Vinicor-AM 25/5 Tablet (Amlodipine 5mg / Metoprolol Succinate 25mg)

VINICOR AM 25/5MG TABLET belongs to the class of drugs known as antihypertensive, used to treat hypertension (increased blood pressure). Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a lifelong or chronic condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery walls becomes so high that it leads to heart diseases. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. Lowering blood pressure may reduce the risk of stroke and heart attacks.

VINICOR AM 25/5MG TABLET is a fixed-dose combination composed of two medicines, namely: Amlodipine and Metoprolol. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker while Metoprolol belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers. Metoprolol relaxes blood vessels by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body. On the other hand, Amlodipine widens and relaxes the blood vessels making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Together, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke. VINICOR AM 25/5MG TABLET is prescribed to adults and children more than six years of age.

VINICOR AM 25/5MG TABLET can be taken orally with or without food or as directed by your physician. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. VINICOR AM 25/5MG TABLET is preferable to take at the same time every day for better results. VINICOR AM 25/5MG TABLET is generally safe to consume. Some people may experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, fatigue, headache, low heart rate and breathlessness. Most of the side effects of VINICOR AM 25/5MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Don’t stop taking $ name without talking to your doctor first. Stopping VINICOR AM 25/5MG TABLET gradually 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 of time to help prevent these symptoms. It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth, and extreme thirst. Do not take grapefruit or grapefruit juices with VINICOR AM 25/5MG TABLET as it can increase the concentration of VINICOR AM 25/5MG TABLET and worsen its side effects.

High blood pressure (hypertension), Heart-related chest pain (angina pectoris)

VINICOR AM 25/5MG TABLET is used to treat heart-related conditions like angina (chest pain) and high blood pressure. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that inhibits the entry of calcium (ions) across the heart that relaxes and widens the heart smooth muscles for better blood flow. Metoprolol plays a vital role in relaxing our blood vessels and lowering blood pressure by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body.  Besides this, VINICOR AM 25/5MG TABLET help prevent spasm of the coronary artery and reduces how hard the heart has to work to pump blood around the body, lowering its oxygen requirements. It improves an individual’s tolerance to physical activity and exercise to keep their blood pressure normal during exercise. As a result, heart rate is at maximum, and exercise does not affect the blood pressure in anyways.

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VINICOR AM 25/5MG TABLET can be taken orally with or without food or as directed by your physician. Swallow the whole tablet with approximately a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Most of the side effects of VINICOR AM 25/5MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. The most common side effects of VINICOR AM 25/5MG TABLET are oedema (swelling), dizziness, flushing, palpitation, vertigo, bradycardia (slow heart rate), headache, feeling exhausted, swollen ankles, flushing, stomach upset, increased levels of potassium in the blood, dry mouth, change in taste, blurred vision, difficulty in breathing and cold fingers or toes. Everyone doesn’t need to experience the above side effects. However, if these side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.