Product introduction
Aldo H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It also helps to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack.
Aldo H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It also helps to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. This medicine should be used along with a proper diet, salt restriction, and regular exercise for best results. It should be taken with or without food preferably in the morning, to avoid frequent urination at night. This medicine may cause dehydration, so it is better to take plenty of fluids. Inform doctor if you develop extreme thirst and muscle weakness. Some patients may develop swelling of ankle as a side effect of using this medicine.
Uses of Aldo H Tablet
Side effects of Aldo H Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Aldo H
- Glucose intolerance
- Sleepiness
- Ankle swelling
- Headache
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Tiredness
- Palpitations
- Nausea
- Increased blood uric acid
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Altered blood lipid level
How to use Aldo H Tablet
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. Aldo H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Aldo H Tablet works
Amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide which lower blood pressure effectively. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker which relaxes blood vessels and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic which removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body by increasing the amount of urine produced. Over time it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Aldo H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aldo H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aldo H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Aldo H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Aldo H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
Aldo H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Aldo H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Aldo H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Aldo H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Aldo H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Aldo H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aldo H 5mg/12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Aldo H Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Aldo H 5mg/12.5mg 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.
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