AM-Descol tablet 5/10 mg

Description

AM-Descol tablet 5/10 mg: uses, composition, side effects, & price

Nabi Qasim’s Am-Descol 5/10mg tablets are a prescription drug used to treat cardiovascular disorders like hypertension, angina, hyperlipidemia, and hypolipidemia/anti-atheroma. It contains amlodipine and atorvastatin, which relax blood vessels and regulate lipid levels, preventing atherosclerosis. The treatment aims to reduce high blood pressure and coronary artery disease risks, with the exact amount and duration determined by a healthcare professional.

Composition:

Amlodipine (5mg): It is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and coronary artery disease.
Atorvastatin calcium trihydrate (10mg): This medication is used to treat hyperlipidemia and prevent atherosclerosis.

Uses:

Primary Uses of Am-Descol 5/10mg Tablets:

• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): Amlodipine, a major component, is beneficial in treating high blood pressure and relieving cardiac strain.
• Angina: This medicine is used to treat stable angina, which is a form of chest discomfort caused by exercise, and vasospastic angina caused by coronary artery vasospasm.
• Hyperlipidemia: Atorvastatin aids in treating hyperlipidemia by controlling lipid levels, notably cholesterol.
  Hypolipidaemic/Anti-Atheroma Effects: Combining amlodipine with atorvastatin helps lower the risk of atherosclerosis, a disorder characterized by artery hardening and narrowing.

Side Effects:

Patients using Am-Descol 10/10mg tablets may experience the following side effects:

• Headache: a common yet brief adverse effect.
• Edema is defined as swelling, most commonly in the hands and feet.
• Fatigue is defined as a state of exhaustion or weakness.
• Nausea: a feeling of nausea or pain in the stomach.
• Dizziness (lightheadedness): the sensation of being unstable or faint.
• Flushing (skin reddening): a temporary reddening of the skin.
• Rashes are skin responses that can cause redness or irritation.
• Gingival hyperplasia: gum overgrowth.

Instructions for use:

Take orally, with or without meals.
Take one dosage at the same time every day.
Do not crush or chew; instead, swallow whole.

Expert Opinion:

To avoid stomach pain, take it with or without food.
If a dosage is missed, take it as soon as you recall, and then wait 24 hours before taking the following dose.
If you have an unrelieved headache, vomiting, weight gain, palpitations, or trouble breathing, contact your doctor.
Maintain a frequent blood pressure check.

Warnings:

• It is not advised to use it when breastfeeding or pregnant.
• For hepatic patients, use with caution; dosage modification is recommended.
• In renal patients, use with caution; no dosage change is necessary.
• Avoid drinking alcohol.
• Before using, inform the doctor of your whole medical history.

Contraindications:

Cardiogenic shock, aortic stenosis, unstable angina, severe hypotension, unstable heart failure following MI, and hypersensitivity to dihydropyridines are all contraindications.

Alternate Brands of Am-Descol Tablet 5/10 mg :

• Zodip Plus Tablet 5/20 mg 20’s
• Vastor-AM Tablet 5/10 mg 10’s
• Vastor-AM Tablet 10/10 mg 10’s

Price:

AM-Descol tablets (5/10 mg) are available for Rs 413 in Pakistan.