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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Oct 26, 2024 | 7:07 PM IST
Cardace AM 5 Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It contains Amlodipine and Ramipril, which relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body, thereby lowering blood pressure. It also improves blood supply to the heart muscle to receive more oxygen and thus preventing chest pain. In some cases, you may experience blurred vision, sweating, confusion, tiredness, stomach upset, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), dizziness, headache and swelling of the ankles or feet. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Sanofi India Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

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About Cardace AM 5 Tablet

Cardace AM 5 Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Hypertension is a medical condition, in which the blood exerts high pressure (force exerted by circulating blood) against blood vessel's walls. This condition makes the heart work harder to pump blood into the whole body. Hypertension can cause severe health complications, including stroke, heart failure, heart attack and kidney failure.

Cardace AM 5 Tablet contains Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker) and Ramipril (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor). Amlodipine is used to treat high blood pressure, Prinzmetal's or variant angina (chest pain) and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease. It relaxes blood vessels, so that blood passes through them easily, thereby lowering the blood pressure. It also improves blood supply to the heart muscle to receive more oxygen, thus preventing chest pain. Ramipril relaxes and widens the blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body and thereby lowering blood pressure. It also decreases the body’s production of certain substances that raise blood pressure.

Your doctor will advise you how often you take Cardace AM 5 Tablet based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience blurred vision, sweating, confusion, tiredness, stomach upset, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), dizziness, headache and swelling of the ankles or feet. Most of these side effects of Cardace AM 5 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please reach out to your doctor.

Do not stop taking Cardace AM 5 Tablet without consulting your doctor since it may worsen your condition and increase the risk of future heart problems. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte levels, and kidney function is advised while taking Cardace AM 5 Tablet . Inform your doctor if you are suffering from kidney, liver or heart diseases. Please tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or have any allergic reactions to Cardace AM 5 Tablet . Reducing the amount of table salt (sodium chloride) in your food often relieves the body's swelling. Let your doctor know if you use any prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, including vitamins, before starting Cardace AM 5 Tablet . If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please tell your doctor so that the dosage of Cardace AM 5 Tablet can be prescribed accordingly.

Uses of Cardace AM 5 Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).

Medicinal Benefits

Cardace AM 5 Tablet consists of Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker) and Ramipril (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor). Amlodipine relaxes blood vessels so that blood passes through them easily, thereby lowering blood pressure. It also treats chest pain by improving the blood supply to the heart muscle so that it receives more oxygen. Amlodipine also improves a person's tolerance to exercise and keeps the blood pressure at acceptable levels. Ramipril relaxes and widens the blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body and thereby lowering blood pressure.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Try to take it at a fixed time every day. Do not double the dose if missed.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Cardace AM 5 Tablet

  • Blurred vision
  • Sweating
  • Confusion
  • Tiredness
  • Stomach upset
  • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Swelling of the ankles or feet

Drug Warnings

Do not use Cardace AM 5 Tablet if you are allergic to Cardace AM 5 Tablet or any of its components. Please inform your doctor if you are using any prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, including vitamins, before starting Cardace AM 5 Tablet . Let your doctor know if you have any history of severe heart, kidney or liver diseases, high potassium levels (hyperkalaemia), bone marrow suppression, and aortic stenosis (heart valve problem). Please consult your doctor if you plan to conceive, are pregnant, or are a breastfeeding mother before using Cardace AM 5 Tablet . Cardace AM 5 Tablet can increase the chances of light-headedness so rise slowly if you are sitting/lying and avoid operating any machine or doing any work that needs mental alertness.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Inform the doctor if you are taking drugs used to lower cholesterol (simvastatin), corticosteroids (prednisolone), painkillers (ibuprofen, naproxen), anti-hypertensive drugs (ramipril, metoprolol, bendroflumethiazide), drugs treating impotence (sildenafil), gout medicine (allopurinol), diabetic drugs (Insulin glargine, metformin, sitagliptin), water pills (furosemide) and fits medicine (pregabalin).

Drug-Food Interaction: Cardace AM 5 Tablet may interact or may have decreased effect when used with alcohol and high potassium foods.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Before using Cardace AM 5 Tablet , let your doctor know if you have heart, kidney or liver diseases, high potassium levels (hyperkalaemia), bone marrow suppression and aortic stenosis (heart valve problem).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • SIMVASTATIN
  • PREDNISOLONE
  • IBUPROFEN
  • NAPROXEN
  • RAMIPRIL
  • METOPROLOL
  • BENDROFLUMETHIAZIDE
  • SILDENAFIL
  • ALLOPURINOL
  • INSULIN GLARGINE
  • METFORMIN
  • SITAGLIPTIN
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • PREGABALIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with body mass index (BMI) between 19.5 and 24.9.

  • Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week or about 30 minutes most days of the week. Doing this can help you to lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.

  • Limit sodium chloride intake (table salt) in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.

  • If you are taking alcohol, use only one serving for women and two servings for men.

  • Quit smoking to lower the risk of heart diseases.

  • Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spent time with your loved ones to cope with stress.

  • Monitor your blood pressure daily, and if you notice any fluctuations frequently, please contact your doctor immediately.

  • Try including heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid-containing foods in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oils like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil and coconut oil to lower your elevated blood pressure.

Special Advise

  • Monitor your blood pressure regularly and seek medical advice if you notice any drastic fluctuations.

  • Cardace AM 5 Tablet may affect patients with hepatic impairment, and hence it is used cautiously, and Liver function monitoring and Liver Function Tests are advised to monitor the liver enzyme changes.

  • Your doctor may advise you to get a regular kidney function test, blood examinations for potassium levels and other electrolytes while using Cardace AM 5 Tablet to rule out any renal impairment.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hypertension: It is a chronic condition when blood pressure is too high. Blood pressure is defined as the amount of blood pumped by the heart and the amount of resistance exerted by the arteries against the blood flow. If the heart pumps more blood, then arteries become narrower, and in turn, blood pressure becomes high. If blood pressure becomes uncontrolled, it may lead to serious heart diseases, including stroke and heart attack. Additionally, high blood pressure can also cause brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. Blood pressure is expressed as systolic and diastolic pressures. Systolic blood pressure represents the contraction and relaxation of the heart. Diastolic pressure is exerted in the blood vessels when the heart beats and is in the resting state. Ideal blood pressure should be between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg. Hypertension is detected when systolic blood pressure is more than 140mmHg, and diastolic pressure is higher than 90mmHg. Some of the symptoms of hypertension include headache, nosebleeds, vomiting and chest pain.

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol may lower your blood pressure. It would help if you avoided or limit consuming alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Caution

It is advised to seek medical advice before using Cardace AM 5 Tablet if you plan to conceive or a pregnant before using Cardace AM 5 Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There are limited studies on how Cardace AM 5 Tablet affects breastfed infants. Please consult your doctor before using Cardace AM 5 Tablet if you are a lactating mother.

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Driving

Caution

Cardace AM 5 Tablet may cause side effects due to lowering of the blood pressure such as dizziness or tiredness. If you feel dizzy or tired when taking this medicine, do not drive or use any tools or machines.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before using Cardace AM 5 Tablet . Cardace AM 5 Tablet is to be administered with caution in patients with severe hepatic impairment.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using Cardace AM 5 Tablet . Cardace AM 5 Tablet is primarily eliminated by the kidney and can be accumulated in patients with renal impairment.

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Children

Unsafe

Cardace AM 5 Tablet is not recommended for use in children as the efficacy and safety has not been established.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

CT Survey No.117-B, L&T Business Park, Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai 400072.
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FAQs

Cardace AM 5 Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), a medical condition in which the blood exerts high pressure (force exerted by circulating blood) against blood vessel's walls.
Cardace AM 5 Tablet consists of Amlodipine and Ramipril. Amlodipine relaxes blood vessels, so that blood passes through them easily thereby lowering the blood pressure. Ramipril relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood throughout the body thereby lowering the raised blood pressure.
Cardace AM 5 Tablet is recommended to use in dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Do not stop taking Cardace AM 5 Tablet on your own as it may lead to a sudden rise in blood pressure increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Cardace AM 5 Tablet can cause dizziness as one of its side effects. If you feel dizzy, try getting up slowly from a sitting or lying position. If your dizziness is severe or unmanageable, please seek medical advice.
Amlodipine in Cardace AM 5 Tablet can cause ankle swelling upon long term use. Please try to keep your feet at the elevated position when sitting for long hours. If the problem persists, please consult your doctor and do as advised.
Cardace AM 5 Tablet may increase blood potassium levels in people with diabetes, poor kidney function and patients using potassium-sparing diuretics or taking potassium supplements. Please consult your doctor before taking Cardace AM 5 Tablet if you have diabetes.
Even though your blood pressure becomes normal after using Cardace AM 5 Tablet , it may switch back to high ranges if you stop using it. Your doctor may change the dosing schedule based on your blood pressure range.
Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Excessive alcohol consumption can lower blood pressure further and increase the risk of side effects. It's best to limit or avoid alcohol while taking this medication.
Common side effects of Cardace AM 5 Tablet may include blurred vision, sweating, confusion, tiredness, stomach upset, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), dizziness, headache and swelling of the ankles or feet. Most of these side effects of Cardace AM 5 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please contact your doctor.
Cardace AM 5 Tablet is generally not recommended for pregnant women. If you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, discuss this with your doctor.
Your doctor will determine the appropriate dosage and frequency based on your needs. It's essential to follow the prescribed instructions.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule.
No, stopping Amlodipine Ramipril suddenly can cause a sudden increase in blood pressure. Your doctor will gradually reduce your dosage to help prevent this.
Your doctor will schedule regular follow-up appointments to monitor your blood pressure and check for side effects. It's essential to attend these appointments.
Cardace AM 5 Tablet contains Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker) and Ramipril (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor).
If you are allergic to Cardace AM 5 Tablet , seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms may include hives, swelling of the face or throat, and difficulty breathing.
If you experience side effects from Cardace AM 5 Tablet , talk to your doctor. They may be able to adjust your dose or switch you to a different medication.

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