amlong-h tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is amlong-h tablet used for?
Amlong-H Tablet (Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide) is used to treat Hypertension (alone or in combination); not for initial therapy. It contains Amlodipine (5mg) + Hydrochlorothiazide (12.5mg), which Amlodipine inhibits calcium influx across cell membranes, causing vasodilation; . Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide
- Manufacturer: Micro Labs Ltd
- Medicine Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
🇮🇳 amlong-h tablet के बारे में संक्षिप्त जानकारी (Hindi Summary)
amlong-h tablet का उपयोग मुख्य रूप से cardiac और उससे जुड़ी समस्याओं के इलाज के लिए किया जाता है। इस दवा में मुख्य सामग्री के रूप में Amlodipine (5mg) + Hydrochlorothiazide (12.5mg) मौजूद है। इसे डॉक्टर की सलाह के बिना नहीं लेना चाहिए, खासकर गर्भावस्था (pregnancy) और लिवर (liver) की समस्याओं में।
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📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Amlong-H Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Micro Labs Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Calcium channel blocker + Thiazide diuretic |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
💡 How and when to take amlong-h tablet?
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
- ✅ Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- ✅ Do not exceed the recommended dose
- ✅ Complete the full course of medication
- ✅ Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); protect from light and moisture
⚙️ How amlong-h tablet Works
Amlodipine inhibits calcium influx across cell membranes, causing vasodilation; Hydrochlorothiazide inhibits sodium reabsorption in distal tubules, reducing plasma volume
💊 amlong-h tablet Uses in Hindi (Ke Fayde), Benefits & Indications
Hypertension (alone or in combination); not for initial therapy
Off-label uses: Chronic stable angina (amlodipine alone); heart failure (amlodipine alone)
⚠️ What are the side effects of amlong-h tablet?
✅ Common Side Effects
- Edema (ankle swelling)
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Flushing
- Palpitations
- Hypokalemia
- Hyperuricemia
- Increased urination
🚨 Serious Side Effects
- Severe hypotension
- Syncope
- Arrhythmias
- Acute renal failure
- Pancreatitis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
- Angioedema
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Leukopenia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Anaphylaxis
- Photosensitivity
- Acute angle-closure glaucoma
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| ⚠️ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole) | Major | Increased amlodipine levels, risk of toxicity |
| CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin) | Major | Decreased amlodipine efficacy |
| Lithium | Major | Increased lithium toxicity risk |
| Digoxin | Major | Increased digoxin levels, risk of toxicity |
| NSAIDs | Moderate | Reduced antihypertensive effect, increased renal impairment risk |
| Corticosteroids | Moderate | Hypokalemia, reduced diuretic effect |
| Cholestyramine | Moderate | Reduced hydrochlorothiazide absorption |
| Alcohol | Minor | Increased orthostatic hypotension |
🚨 Major Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir)
- CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin, carbamazepine)
- Lithium
- Digoxin
- Other antihypertensives (additive effect)
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- NSAIDs
- Corticosteroids
- Amphotericin B
- Cholestyramine
- Colestipol
ℹ️ Minor Interactions
- Calcium supplements
- Vitamin D
- Antacids
🍽️ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase amlodipine levels; avoid high-sodium foods
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
May potentiate orthostatic hypotension; avoid excessive alcohol
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, or sulfonamides; anuria; severe renal impairment; hypercalcemia; symptomatic hypotension; cardiogenic shock
📊 Monitoring Parameters
Blood pressure, heart rate, serum electrolytes (K+, Na+, Ca2+), renal function, hepatic function, blood glucose, uric acid
🤱 Lactation Safety
Amlodipine excreted in milk; hydrochlorothiazide may suppress lactation; avoid or use with caution
💊 Overdose Management
Gastric lavage, activated charcoal; monitor BP, ECG; treat hypotension with fluids and vasopressors; correct electrolyte imbalances
⏰ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if close to next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose
🛑 Myths vs. Facts about amlong-h tablet
- Myth: Generic substitutes of amlong-h tablet are less effective.
Fact: Approved generic medicines contain the exact same active ingredients (Amlodipine (5mg) + Hydrochlorothiazide (12.5mg)) and are just as safe and effective as the branded version. - Myth: Taking a double dose will cure my symptoms faster.
Fact: Taking more than the prescribed dose of amlong-h tablet can lead to severe toxicity or an overdose. Stick strictly to your doctor's dosage. - Myth: This medicine is 100% safe for everyone.
Fact: No medicine is universally safe. Safety depends on your medical history, ongoing medicines, and potential allergies. Always consult a doctor.
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