Expert advice for Xstan AM Tablet
You have been prescribed Xstan AM 40 mg/5 mg Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure. It can be taken with or without food. It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Inform your doctor if you notice muscle weakness or changes in your heartbeat.
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Composition
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Telmisartan (40mg) + Amlodipine (5mg) |
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Potentially Unsafe With
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Alcohol |
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Side Effect
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Common
Side Effects of Xstan AM are Sleepiness, Ankle swelling, Headache, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Dizziness, Tiredness, Palpitations, Stomach upset, Increased potassium level in blood. |
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How to works
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How Xstan AM Tablet works
Xstan AM 40 mg/5 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Telmisartan and Amlodipine which lower blood pressure effectively. Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB). They work by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. |
