Cardace AM 5 Tablet

Cardace AM 5 Tablet – Ramipril & Amlodipine by Sanofi

Cardace AM 5 from Sanofi combines Ramipril 5 mg and Amlodipine 5 mg in a single tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure. Ramipril relaxes and widens blood vessels by blocking a hormone (ACE) that would otherwise narrow them, while Amlodipine relaxes blood vessel walls directly through a different mechanism – together they lower blood pressure more effectively than either medicine alone, while allowing lower doses of each. Bringing blood pressure down reduces the long-term risk of stroke, heart attack and kidney problems. Strip of 15 tablets.

Key Features

• Fixed-dose combination: Ramipril 5 mg + Amlodipine 5 mg
• Two complementary blood-pressure-lowering mechanisms in one tablet
• Reduces long-term risk of stroke, heart attack and kidney complications from hypertension
• Once-daily dosing helps improve adherence over separate tablets
• Strip of 15 tablets, from Sanofi India Limited

Composition

• Ramipril IP 5 mg
• Amlodipine Besylate IP equivalent to Amlodipine 5 mg

Uses & Benefits

• Lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, easing blood flow around the body
• Reduces risk of stroke, heart attack and kidney problems associated with uncontrolled hypertension
• Works in the long term even though you may not feel an immediate, direct benefit
• Effective when taken regularly and consistently, even once blood pressure feels controlled

Directions for Use

• Swallow the tablet whole – do not chew, crush or break it
• May be taken with or without food; take at the same time each day
• Keep taking it for as long as your doctor advises, even if you feel well – high blood pressure often has no symptoms
• Do not stop on your own, as this can cause blood pressure to rise again
• Regular exercise, weight management and a healthy diet support the medicine’s effect

Precautions

• Schedule H prescription drug – not to be sold without a registered medical practitioner’s prescription
• May cause taste change, ankle swelling, chest pain, headache, cough, stomach upset or dizziness
• Avoid driving or focus-demanding tasks until you know how this medicine affects you
• May raise blood potassium – avoid potassium-rich foods or supplements unless advised otherwise
• Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function and electrolytes may be needed
• Tell your doctor about any liver or kidney problems, and if pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding
• Disclose all other medicines, especially other blood pressure or heart medications

Storage

• Store below 25°C in a dry place
• Keep out of reach of children

Disclaimer

Schedule H prescription drug – to be sold by retail only on the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner. This information is for general awareness and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.