Triplixam 4mg/1.25mg/5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Triplixam 4mg/1.25mg/5mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It works by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. It also removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body.
It is advised to take Triplixam 4mg/1.25mg/5mg Tablet at a fixed time each day to maintain consistent levels of medicine in the blood. It is suggested to take it at day time to avoid the frequent urination at night. In case you have missed any doses, take it as soon as you remember it. Never skip any doses and finish a full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
It may cause side effects like headache, dizziness, vertigo, and sleepiness. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function and the levels of salts such as potassium in your blood while taking this medicine. If dizziness happens, avoid driving or attention seeking activity while taking this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. You must tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
It is advised to take Triplixam 4mg/1.25mg/5mg Tablet at a fixed time each day to maintain consistent levels of medicine in the blood. It is suggested to take it at day time to avoid the frequent urination at night. In case you have missed any doses, take it as soon as you remember it. Never skip any doses and finish a full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
It may cause side effects like headache, dizziness, vertigo, and sleepiness. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function and the levels of salts such as potassium in your blood while taking this medicine. If dizziness happens, avoid driving or attention seeking activity while taking this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. You must tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Uses of Triplixam Tablet
Benefits of Triplixam Tablet
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Triplixam 4mg/1.25mg/5mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also increases urine output. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.
Side effects of Triplixam 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 youβre worried about them
Common side effects of Triplixam
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Vertigo
- Sleepiness
- Altered vision
- Decreased blood pressure
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Breathlessness
- Cough
- Weight loss
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Dryness in mouth
- Indigestion
How to use Triplixam 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. Triplixam 4mg/1.25mg/5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Triplixam Tablet works
Triplixam 4mg/1.25mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of three blood pressure-reducing medicines. Perindopril erbumine is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It works by reducing stress on the heart and relaxing blood vessel so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently. Indapamide is a thiazide diuretic. It lowers blood pressure by removing the extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. This is how it controls the blood pressure.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Triplixam 4mg/1.25mg/5mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Triplixam 4mg/1.25mg/5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
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Information regarding the use of Triplixam 4mg/1.25mg/5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Triplixam 4mg/1.25mg/5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Triplixam 4mg/1.25mg/5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Triplixam 4mg/1.25mg/5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
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Quick tips
- Triplixam 4mg/1.25mg/5mg Tablet is prescribed to reduce high blood pressure and the risk of future heart attack and stroke.
- Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
- Triplixam 4mg/1.25mg/5mg Tablet help you to lose water via urination. If, however, you lose too much fluid, you may become dehydrated. This will make you feel thirsty and make your skin look and feel dry. Let your doctor know if this happens, as your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Monitor your blood pressure regularly after starting the treatment, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
- Avoid taking painkillers along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
- Lifestyle changes like a low-sodium diet, exercise, and not smoking may help this medication work better.
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Country of origin: India
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