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Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet
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Introduction of Veldil AM Tablet
Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet contains two medicines, both of which help to control high blood pressure. It lowers the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This will reduce your risk of having a heart attack or a stroke.
Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet is a combination of two antihypertensive medicines
Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet is a combination of two antihypertensive medicines
Uses of Veldil AM Tablet
Benefits of Veldil AM Tablet
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Both of the medicines in this combination work to lower blood pressure but in different ways. Together they help to relax blood vessels and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This lowers blood pressure. If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well.
Side effects of Veldil 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 Veldil AM
- Dizziness
- Peripheral edema
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Upper respiratory tract infection
How to use Veldil 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. Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Veldil AM 5mg/160mg 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet 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
Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
Veldil AM 5mg/160mg 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
Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular blood pressure monitoring is recommended. No dose adjustment is needed in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Regular blood pressure monitoring is recommended. No dose adjustment is needed in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Veldil AM Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Veldil AM 5mg/160mg 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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Quick tips
Veldil AM Tablet
- Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that provides better blood pressure control than either medicine alone.
- Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Avoid consuming alcohol as it may enhance the blood pressure lowering effect of this medicine.
- It can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down and talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
- Do not take Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
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FAQs
Veldil AM Tablet
How long does it take for Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet to start working?
A substantial decrease in blood pressure can be experienced within 2 weeks of starting Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet. The medicine may take up to 4 weeks to show its complete effects. Talk to your doctor in case you have any concerns regarding Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet, but do not stop taking it without consulting the doctor.
Which medicine is considered safe for treating high blood pressure?
There are many blood pressure-lowering medicines which can be considered safe. The doctor will advise the exact use of these medicines, keeping various factors such as age, gender, other coexisting diseases, etc. into consideration. Also, the effect of the medicine and response of the patient can vary from person to person. For instance, a person below 55 years of age having no other co-existing disease may be prescribed angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARAs) (e.g., Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet, losartan, olmesartan) or Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors (e.g., ramipril, captopril or enalapril) by the doctor.
Is Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet bad for kidneys?
Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet does not generally affect the working of a proper functioning kidney. However, there is limited data to support the safety of patients who have existing severe kidney impairment (creatinine clearance <10 ml/min) and are on dialysis. Hence, Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet should be used cautiously in such patients. It should only be used when advised by the doctor.
Who should not be given Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet?
Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet should not be given to patients who are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, have diabetes, or impaired kidney function. Also, its use should be restricted if you are being treated with blood pressure lowering medicine containing Aliskiren. In addition to that, Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet should not be used if you are pregnant or trying to conceive. If you are not sure or have any queries, consult your doctor.
Does Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet does not cause weight gain as a side effect. However, if your kidney function deteriorates, your body may swell due to accumulation of water (fluid retention), resulting in weight gain. Inform your doctor if you experience any unexplained weight gain or swelling in your feet, ankles or hands.
How long do I need to take Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet?
Continue taking Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop taking it even if you start feeling better. You may even have to take it lifelong, since Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet does not cure high blood pressure or heart failure but controls them.
What is the most important information I should know about Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet?
Taking Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet during the last months of pregnancy can cause serious harm or even endanger the unborn baby. Therefore, do not take Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet if you are pregnant. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet, stop taking Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet and call your doctor immediately.
Can I switch in between the brands of Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet, since currently the brand I am using is not available?
No, do not switch to a different Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet product unless your doctor says that you should. Since you have to take it daily, keep a stock of it. Each Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet product releases the medication differently in your body and cannot be used interchangeably. Therefore, if you have any concerns regarding Veldil AM 5mg/160mg Tablet, consult your doctor.
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