Product introduction
Amlosafe-LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet brings together two blood-pressure medicines in a single tablet, and is generally chosen when one medicine alone is not enough to keep blood pressure under control. Keeping your reading in a healthy range lowers the long-term chances of a heart attack, stroke or kidney trouble. Because raised blood pressure often causes no obvious symptoms, it is important to keep taking this tablet regularly and not to stop on your own even when you feel perfectly well.
Storage: Store below 25°C.
Uses of Amlosafe-LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet
- Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension)
Benefits of Amlosafe-LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet
This combination eases the pressure inside your blood vessels and helps the heart pump more comfortably. By relaxing the vessels and improving blood flow, it steadily brings elevated readings down and reduces the strain placed on the heart over time. Well-controlled blood pressure translates into a meaningfully lower risk of serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes in the years ahead.
Side effects of Amlosafe-LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet
Most side effects do not require medical attention and go away as your body adjusts. Consult your doctor if they persist.
- Low blood pressure
- Upset stomach
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Palpitations
- Raised potassium levels in the blood
- Drowsiness
- Cough
- Altered sense of taste
- Flushing
- Swelling of the ankles
How to use Amlosafe-LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet
Take this tablet in the dose and for the length of time your doctor recommends. Swallow it whole with water and do not chew, crush or break it. It can be taken with or without food, but try to take it at the same time each day.
How Amlosafe-LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet works
Amlosafe-LS pairs a calcium channel blocker with an ACE inhibitor. Together they relax and widen the blood vessels, which allows blood to move through them more freely and lets the heart pump with less effort, so blood pressure falls.
Substitutes for Amlosafe-LS 2.5mg/2.5mg Tablet
No other medicine with the same composition is listed in our catalogue yet. Message us on WhatsApp and our pharmacist will help you find a suitable alternative.
Safety advice
It is best to be cautious with alcohol while on this medicine, as combining the two may lower your blood pressure further and increase dizziness. Speak to your doctor for advice.
This medicine is considered highly unsafe in pregnancy. It can seriously harm a developing baby, including causing birth defects and loss of the pregnancy, so it should not be used by pregnant women.
Use with caution while breastfeeding. Your doctor may advise pausing breastfeeding for the duration of treatment. Discuss the safest option for you and your baby.
This medicine may cause dizziness, headache or nausea that can affect your concentration, so take care when driving or operating machinery.
People with kidney problems should use this medicine cautiously, and a dose adjustment may be needed. Regular monitoring of kidney function is advised.
Use with caution if you have liver problems, as a dose adjustment may be required. Your doctor will guide you.
Quick tips
- Keep taking the tablet even if you feel fine, since high blood pressure usually has no warning signs.
- Get up slowly from sitting or lying down, as the medicine can occasionally make you feel dizzy or light-headed.
- Do not use potassium supplements or potassium-rich salt substitutes unless your doctor has approved them.
- Your doctor may schedule periodic checks of your blood pressure, kidney function and potassium level.
- Tell your doctor right away if you notice swelling of the face, lips or throat, or difficulty breathing.
Fact box
| Chemical class | Calcium Antagonists Combined with ACE Inhibitors |
|---|---|
| Habit forming | No |
| Therapeutic class | CARDIAC |
| Action class | — |
Frequently asked questions
How soon does Amlosafe-LS start working?
Blood pressure usually begins to come down within a few hours of the first dose, but the full benefit may take a few weeks of regular use to become apparent.
Can I stop taking it once my blood pressure is normal?
No. The medicine controls blood pressure but does not cure it, so stopping on your own can allow the pressure to climb again. Continue as prescribed and speak to your doctor before making any change.
Who should avoid this medicine?
It should not be taken by anyone allergic to its ingredients, those with a history of angioedema (swelling under the skin), pregnant women, or people with certain rare inherited problems in metabolising sugars. Share your full history with your doctor.
Does it matter whether I take it with food?
No, it can be taken with or without food. Taking it at a consistent time each day helps you remember your dose.
Why might my doctor ask for regular blood tests?
Because this combination can affect kidney function and raise blood potassium, your doctor may periodically check these along with your blood pressure to keep treatment safe.