Camlopril 10mg/20mg Capsule
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Product introduction
Camlopril 10mg/20mg Capsule is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This is a combination of two medicines that controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure and thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke.
You can take Camlopril 10mg/20mg Capsule at any time of day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
It may cause side effects like ankle swelling, headache, weakness, numbness of extremities, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), and tiredness. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolytes level while on the treatment.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.
You can take Camlopril 10mg/20mg Capsule at any time of day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
It may cause side effects like ankle swelling, headache, weakness, numbness of extremities, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), and tiredness. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolytes level while on the treatment.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.
Uses of Camlopril Capsule
Benefits of Camlopril Capsule
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Camlopril 10mg/20mg Capsule relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.
Side effects of Camlopril Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Camlopril
- Ankle swelling
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Palpitations
- Increased potassium level in blood
- Sleepiness
- Cough
- Taste change
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Decreased blood pressure
- Upset stomach
How to use Camlopril Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Camlopril 10mg/20mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Camlopril Capsule works
Camlopril 10mg/20mg Capsule is a combination of two medicines:.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Camlopril 10mg/20mg Capsule.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Camlopril 10mg/20mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Camlopril 10mg/20mg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Camlopril 10mg/20mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As it is advisable to exercise caution when driving with Camlopril 10mg/20mg Capsule.
As it is advisable to exercise caution when driving with Camlopril 10mg/20mg Capsule.
Kidney
CAUTION
Camlopril 10mg/20mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Camlopril 10mg/20mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for better dose adjustment.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for better dose adjustment.
Liver
CAUTION
Camlopril 10mg/20mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Camlopril 10mg/20mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Camlopril 10mg/20mg Capsule is started at a lower dose in patients with liver disease and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.
Camlopril 10mg/20mg Capsule is started at a lower dose in patients with liver disease and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.
All substitutes
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Camlopril 10mg/20mg Capsule for the treatment of high blood pressure.
- Lowering blood pressure reduces chance of future heart attack & strokes.
- It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- Do not take Camlopril 10mg/20mg Capsule if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
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