Topril-AM 5mg/2.5mg Tablet 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 Topril-AM 5mg/2.5mg Tablet 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 taste change, ankle swelling, chest pain, headache, cough, and stomach upset. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This might raise the level of potassium in the blood, hence avoid potassium rich food or supplements. 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 Topril-AM Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Topril-AM Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Topril-AM 5mg/2.5mg Tablet 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 Topril-AM Tablet

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 Topril-AM

Palpitations
Dizziness
Edema (swelling)
Gastroenteritis
Breathlessness
Chest pain

How to use Topril-AM Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Topril-AM 5mg/2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Topril-AM Tablet works

Topril-AM 5mg/2.5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Topril-AM 5mg/2.5mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Topril-AM 5mg/2.5mg Tablet 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Topril-AM 5mg/2.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Topril-AM 5mg/2.5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Topril-AM 5mg/2.5mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Topril-AM 5mg/2.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Topril-AM 5mg/2.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.

Liver

CAUTION

Topril-AM 5mg/2.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Topril-AM 5mg/2.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

What if you forget to take Topril-AM Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Topril-AM 5mg/2.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Topril-AM 5mg/2.5mg Tablet

₹3.88/Tablet

Cardace AM 2.5 Tablet

Sanofi India Ltd

₹14.27/tablet

268% costlier

Ramistar-AM 2.5 Tablet

Lupin Ltd

₹10.87/tablet

180% costlier

Ramistar-A 2.5 Tablet

Lupin Ltd

₹7.49/tablet

93% costlier

Servace AM 5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet

Bal Pharma Ltd

₹4.62/tablet

19% costlier

Ampine RL 5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet

Sunij Pharma Pvt Ltd

₹3.77/tablet

3% cheaper

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Topril-AM 5mg/2.5mg Tablet 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 Topril-AM 5mg/2.5mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

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