Product introduction
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.
Benefits of Topril-AM Tablet
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
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Topril-AM 5mg/2.5mg Tablet.
PregnancyCONSULT 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 feedingCONSULT 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Patient concerns
Recently High Blood pressure is detected measurement is 180/90, what to do, go for a medicine or some other alternative is there.
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
ramipril 5mg twice daily 9 am and 8 pm daily for
I am a patient of hypertension
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.
Hi, my bp got high suddenly. 160/100. feeling low n giddy. hvin Stone in gallbladder and kidney.
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
ramipril 5mg daily at 9 am
which is best treatment for high blood pressure and suggest me best doctor in thane City and , , , .
Dr. Nabajit Talukdar
Cardiology
am in delhi ncr.no idea about thane
sexual medicines can be taken while taking medicines for blood high pressure, is it safe or not and what are side effects in long run.
Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Am not aware about the medicine
Having high blood pressure of 95/180, with severe headache Dear Sir, Need urgent reply
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Internal Medicine
Take tab telma AM one tab now and consult with MD physician in near by hospital at the earliest.
Some times I had lot of hypertension
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Hypertension is clinically high blood pressure. Persistent high arterial blood pressure above 120/80 mm HG is termed as pre-hypertension or hypertension, but the point to be emphasized is that this rise in blood pressure is persistent. Transient increase in BP occurs in stress and anxiety and needs to be treated accordingly.
Which tablet is best for high blood pressure.I am taking telmisim 40 Which tablet is best for high blood pressure. I am taking telmisim 40
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Internal Medicine
Depends on your blood pressure range kidney and heart functions
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Address: Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India
Country of origin: India
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