Side Effects:

Common Fatigue, Ankle swelling, Sleepiness, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Headache, Nausea, Dizziness, Palpitations, Edema, Abdominal pain.

Expert advice for Amlochem Tablet
It is very common to have dizziness, lightheadedness, swelling ankles/feet, flushing, or a headache as a side effect. To lower your risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Inform your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if it worsens (for example, your blood pressure readings remain high or increase, chest pain continues or worsens).  Inform your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: fast/irregular/pounding heartbeat, fainting. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Amlochem used for?
Amlochem is indicated for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension), angina pectoris (pain in the chest caused by blockages in the arteries leading to the heart) or chest pain classed as vasospastic angina pectoris (or Prinzmetal’s angina).

Q. Is Amlochem a calcium channel blocker and how does it works?
Amlochem is a calcium channel blocker. In patients with high blood pressure, it works by relaxing blood vessels, so that blood passes through them more easily. In patients with angina, it works by improving blood supply to the heart muscle, which then receives more oxygen, and hence, prevents chest pain. It does not provide immediate relief of chest pain from angina.

Q. Is Amlochem safe?
Amlochem is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Can I take Amlochem at night?
Amlochem can be taken at night. You should take Amlochem at the same time each day with a glass of water.

Q. Can I take Amlochem and aspirin?
Amlochem can be taken with aspirin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Amlochem with sildenafil?
Both Amlochem and sildenafil cause a lowering the blood pressure. So, taking the two medicines together could be harmful. Please consult your doctor before taking them together.

Q. Is Amlochem a beta blocker?
Amlochem is not a beta blocker. It belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers.

Q. Is Amlochem safe for kidneys?
Amlochem is not known to damage kidneys. However, Amlochem can cause urinary disorders like difficulty in passing urine, increased the need to urinate at night, increased number of times of passing urine as an uncommon side effect.

Q. Is Amlochem a diuretic?
Amlochem is not a diuretic. It belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers.

Q. Is Amlochem a blood thinner?
Amlochem is not a blood thinner. It belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers.

Q. Is Amlochem a statin?
Amlochem is not a statin. It belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers.

Q. Is Amlochem an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?
Amlochem is not an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers.

Q. Does Amlochem cause tachycardia?
Amlochem can rarely cause changes in heart rate, which can be an increase (tachycardia) or a decrease in heart rate (bradycardia) or an irregular heart rate. Please consult your doctor if you experience any changes in your heart rate while taking Amlochem.

Q. Does Amlochem cause pedal edema (swelling of the ankles)?
Amlochem can cause pedal edema (swelling of the ankles). Please consult your doctor if you have pedal edema while taking Amlochem.

Q. Does Amlochem increase creatinine?
Amlochem has not been reported to increase creatinine levels. Please consult your doctor if you have increased creatinine levels while taking Amlochem as it requires proper diagnosis and management.

Q. Does Amlochem cause erectile dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction is an uncommon side effect of Amlochem. Please consult your doctor if you experience erectile dysfunction when you are taking Amlochem.

Q. Does Amlochem cause bradycardia (decreased heart rate)?
Amlochem can rarely cause changes in heart rate, which can be an increase (tachycardia) or a decrease in heart rate (bradycardia) or an irregular heart rate. Please consult your doctor if you experience any changes in your heart rate while taking Amlochem.

Q. Does Amlochem cause weight gain?
Amlochem can cause changes in weight, it can either cause weight gain or weight loss. However, these changes are very rare. Please consult your doctor if you experience a change in weight while taking Amlochem.

Q. Does Amlochem cause joint pain (arthralgia)?
Amlochem can cause joint pain (arthralgia). Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive joint pains while taking Amlochem.

Q. Does Amlochem cause cough?
Amlochem can cause cough, but it is a very rare side effect. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive coughing while taking Amlochem.

Q. Does Amlochem cause dry mouth?
Amlochem can cause dry mouth as an uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive dryness of mouth after taking Amlochem.

Q. Can I take Amlochem without food?
Amlochem can be taken before or after food and drinks. Amlochem should be taken same time each day with a glass of water. Do not take Amlochem with grapefruit juice.

Q. Can I take Amlochem with milk?
There are no specific recommendations on the use of Amlochem with milk. However, it can be taken before or after food and drinks.

Q. Can I take Amlochem with lisinopril?
Amlochem can be taken with lisinopril. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, as both the medicines have a blood pressure lowering effect, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Amlochem with ibuprofen?
Amlochem can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Amlochem with metoprolol?
Amlochem and metoprolol both have a blood pressure lowering effect. So, taking both the medicines together can be harmful. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Amlochem with losartan?
Amlochem and losartan both have a blood pressure lowering effect. So, taking both the medicines together can be harmful. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Amlochem with ramipril?
Amlochem and ramipril both have a blood pressure lowering effect. So, taking both the medicines together can be harmful. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Amlochem with simvastatin?
Amlochem can increase the levels of simvastatin, causing an increased tendency towards myopathy (muscle pain) and rhabdomyolysis (increased breakdown of muscle). The dose of simvastatin may need to be reduced when giving along with Amlochem . Please consult your doctor.

Q. Can I take Amlochem with atorvastatin?
Amlochem can be taken with atorvastatin. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions may occur as interactions have been reported between simvastatin (belongs to the same class). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can the use of Amlochem cause gout?
Amlochem does not cause gout. It may cause joint pains (arthralgia). Please consult your doctor in case you have any signs and symptoms of gout as you may need treatment for the same.