This medicine(A-Card-AM 5mg/50mg Tablet) is used in treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). This is a combination of two drugs that controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure and thus reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke.You can take
This medicine(A-Card-AM 5mg/50mg Tablet) at any time of day, on empty stomach, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep consuming it for as long as explained by your physician. Even if you feel well, dont stop this drug on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop consuming it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with routine exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your physician’s advice while taking this drug.It may cause adverse effects like headache, ankle swelling, slow heart rate, and nausea. It may also cause dizziness, so dont drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this drug affects you. This might raise the level of potassium in the blood, hence abstain from potassium rich food or supplements. You may be asked for routine monitoring of blood pressure, renal function, and electrolytes level while on the treatment.Before consuming it, let your physician know if you have any hepato billiary or renal problems. Pregnant or lactating women should also consult their physician for advice before taking this drug. You also need to tell your physician what other drugs you are taking especially those used in treatment of high blood pressure or heart conditions.