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Amtim is used in the treatment of high blood pressure, myocardial ischemia or angina. To use Amtim safely and effectively, you should consult a pharmacist or specialist before using it.
1. Ingredients of Amtim
In 1 Amtim tablet contains the following ingredients:
The main active ingredient is Amlodipine in the form of Amlodipine Besylate with a content of 5mg. Other excipients: Dibasic Calcium Phosphate just enough for 1 Amtim tablet. Amtim belongs to the group of blood pressure drugs, which are available in capsule form.
2 Effects - Indications of Amtim
Effects of Amtim:
Amlodipine has the effect of lowering blood pressure by relaxing the smooth muscle around the peripheral blood vessels without affecting the calcium channels in the myocardium. Therefore, Amlodipine does not affect atrioventricular conduction and myocardial contractility. Amlodipine also has the effect of reducing renal vascular wall pressure, thereby increasing renal perfusion. Therefore, Amlodipine can also be used to treat patients with compensated heart failure. Amlodipine has little effect on plasma lipid levels or glucose metabolism, so it can be used to treat hypertension in patients with diabetes mellitus. Amlodipine can also be combined with beta-blockers along with thiazides or loop diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. Amlodipine is effective even when standing, lying down as well as sitting and during work. Because Amlodipine is slow acting, the risk of acute hypotension or reflex tachycardia is very low. Amlodipine's antianginal effect is to dilate the peripheral capillaries, reduce afterload pressure, help reduce the demand for oxygen and energy for the heart In addition, Amlodipine also causes coronary artery dilation even in the deficient area. local blood supply and normal blood supply. This vasodilation will increase oxygen delivery to patients with spasmodic angina, reduce the need for nitroglycerin, and reduce the risk of nitroglycerin resistance. The duration of the antianginal effect of Amlodipine lasts 24 hours. Patients with angina pectoris can use Amlodipine in combination with beta-blockers and with nitrates for the basic treatment of angina. Indications for use of Amtim:
Amtim is indicated in the treatment of hypertension, patients with myocardial ischemia or angina pectoris.
3. Dosage - How to use Amtim
Dosage of Amtim:
Dosage of Amtim will depend on the patient's condition, which is indicated differently. The recommended starting dose of Amtim is 5mg/time x 1 time/day. After a course of treatment is 4 weeks without seeing any effect, the dose of Amtim can be adjusted to 10mg / time x 1 time / day in case of using this drug alone. When Amtim is combined with other antihypertensive drugs such as thiazide diuretics, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, no dose adjustment is required. How to use Amtim effectively:
Amtim is taken by drinking with 1 glass of cooled boiled water. Strict adherence to the treatment regimen is very good, but in the unfortunate event of forgetting a dose of Amtim, the patient should take it as soon as he remembers, but if the time to take the next dose is too short, the dose should be omitted and taken. next dose of medication. Never increase the dose of Amtim on your own to make up for the missed dose. Note: Amtim dosage above is for reference only. The specific dose of Amtim depends on the condition and the progression of the disease. To get the right dose of Amtim, patients should consult their doctor or healthcare professional.
4. Contraindications to taking Amtim
Amtim is not indicated for use in patients with the following conditions:
Allergy or hypersensitivity to any component of Amtim, including excipients. The patient with heart failure has been treated but the condition is not stable. Do not use Amtim to treat high blood pressure in pregnant women, especially in the first 3 months of pregnancy because it can cause the risk of asphyxiation of the fetus. Contraindications are absolute. This means that Amtim can not be used for any reason in cases of contraindications. Any decision about the dose and how to take Amtim should be made by your doctor.
5. Side effects of Amtim
Besides the effect of treating high blood pressure, Amtim can also cause the following undesirable side effects:
There is a feeling of hot flashes, red face, dizziness; headache, fatigue, shortness of breath; Digestive disorders such as abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea. Amtim can also cause blood pressure to drop very quickly and hard to control. Patients may also experience heart palpitations and chest pain after using Amtim. Hypersensitivity manifestations on the skin such as urticaria, skin rash. Rarely increased blood sugar levels, gingival hyperplasia or liver enzymes have been reported after taking Amtim. In addition to the above signs, Amtim medicine can cause other unwanted effects. Patients should be closely monitored and advised to inform their doctor of any side effects encountered during the use of Amtim.
6. Interactions with other drugs
Concomitant use of Amtim with the following drugs may occur:
Avoid concomitant use of Amtim with anesthetic drugs because the interaction between them can cause a serious drop in blood pressure, difficult to control. When used with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) at the same time, Amtim's antihypertensive efficacy is reduced. Amtim should not be used concurrently with Lithium because of the very high risk of neurotoxicity. Drugs with high affinity for plasma proteins when administered concurrently with Amtim alter protein concentrations. Note: To avoid unwanted interactions when using Amtim, patients should inform their doctor/pharmacist of all medicines, supplements, vitamins or herbs... appropriate indications.
7. Notes when using and storing Amtim
7.1. Notes when taking Amtim Be careful when using Amtim to treat patients after an acute myocardial infarction. Use caution when using Amtim to treat hypertension in the elderly. Amtim should be used with caution in patients with impaired liver/renal function or patients with aortic stenosis. 7.3. Store Amtim properly Store Amtim at room temperature, in a cool place, away from direct sunlight. Do not store Amtim medicine near appliances that emit higher than room temperature, such as televisions, refrigerators or microwave ovens. Do not leave Amtim medicine in a place with high humidity such as a bathroom. Keep Amtim medicine out of the reach of children. Above is all information about Amtim drug, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Note, Amtim is a prescription drug, patients need to use the drug as prescribed by the doctor, absolutely do not self-treat at home.
