Medicine Details
Belol AM 2.5mg/25mg Tablet
Manufacturer: East West Pharma
Salt Composition: Amlodipine (2.5mg) + Metoprolol Succinate (25mg)
Medicine Type: allopathy
Introduction:
Benefits: 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. Belol AM 2.5mg/25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Description: Belol AM 2.5mg/25mg Tablet contains two medicines, both of which help to control high blood pressure and heart rate. It is also used for heart-related chest pain, abnormal heart rhythms and chronic (long-term) heart failure. You can take Belol AM 2.5mg/25mg Tablet at any time of day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine. It may cause side effects like headache, ankle swelling, slow heart rate, and nausea. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This might raise the level of potassium in the blood, hence avoid potassium rich food or supplements. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolytes level while on the treatment. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.
How to Use: Belol AM 2.5mg/25mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Amlodipine and Metoprolol, which lowers blood pressure effectively. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker which works by relaxing blood vessels while metoprolol is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart to slow down the heart rate. Together, they make the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.
Safety Advice: If you miss a dose of Belol AM 2.5mg/25mg 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.
If Missed: strip of 10 tablets
Packaging: Strip
Packaging Type:
Primary Use: Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Side Effects: Slow heart rate | Abdominal pain | Dizziness | Fatigue | Sleepiness | Ankle swelling | Constipation | Edema (swelling) | Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk) | Palpitations | Headache | Vomiting | Visual disturbance | Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing) | Breathlessness | Muscle cramp
Alcohol Interaction: UNSAFE
Pregnancy Interaction:
Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Driving Interaction:
Kidney Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Liver Interaction: CAUTION