Avtel Am 40/5 MG Tablet 10

Avtel Am 40/5 MG Tablet 10 interacts with these medicines:

• Immunosuppressants: Amlodipine, a component of Avtel Am 40/5 MG Tablet 10, can increase the levels of medications like cyclosporine and tacrolimus in your blood, enhancing their effects.
• Antifungals: Medicines like ketoconazole and itraconazole could boost the levels and effects of amlodipine in your body and could lead to pronounced side effects.
• Antivirals: Antiviral medications like ritonavir may interact with amlodipine, leading to increased levels of amlodipine in your blood.
• Cardiac glycosides: Telmisartan might interact with cardiac medications like digoxin, affecting how both medicines work.
• Anticoagulants: Telmisartan could interact with warfarin, potentially altering its effects.
• NSAIDs: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen and naproxen may interact with telmisartan, affecting how it works to lower blood pressure.

Avtel Am 40/5 MG Tablet 10 interacts with certain foods:

• High-potassium foods: Consuming foods rich in potassium, like bananas or spinach, while taking Avtel Am 40/5 MG Tablet 10 could lead to high potassium levels in your blood (hyperkalemia).

Avtel Am 40/5 MG Tablet 10 interacts with these diseases:

• Liver disease: If you have liver disease, you should be cautious when taking Avtel Am 40/5 MG Tablet 10 as it could exacerbate your condition.
• Narrowed renal arteries: Patients with renal artery stenosis need to exercise caution while taking this medication, as it may further impair renal function.
• Primary hyperaldosteronism: This medication may not work effectively if you have primary hyperaldosteronism.

Your doctor will guide you on how to take Avtel Am 40/5 MG Tablet 10 daily. The exact dosage depends on your current fitness and your response to the medicine. It's crucial not to change the dosage without your doctor's advice.

Taking more than the prescribed dose of Avtel Am 40/5 MG Tablet 10 might lead to some undesired effects, such as excessive widening of blood vessels and low blood pressure. If you suspect an overdose, inform your doctor immediately.

If you have missed a dose of Avtel Am 40/5 MG Tablet 10, take it when you can. But if it's nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue with your usual schedule. Avoid doubling the dose without advice from your doctor.