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Can Amlong MT Be Taken Safely For A Long Duration?
Question: I am 61 yr ol old without any significant decease except BP on higher side ( abt 85-90/ 140-145) for the last abt 15 yrs. And for last 5 yrs I am taking 1 Tab Amlong MT 50 in Mg as per advice of a Dr. Now my BP varies from 80-85/135-140 . Please advice if I should continue same Tab and what are the side effects of continuous use. Some times I feel depressed therefore is it the reason for continuos use of said Tab?
Brief Answer:
Continuing Same Drug is Beneficial
Detailed Answer:
Dear friend , Thanks for your query on HCM.,
I understand your concern on fluctuation of BP .,
I would say that there is nothing to worry about your usage of same drug for past 15 years as there is no harm / side effect in using Amlong MT 50 mg . As your age is 61 the BP that is under 140-150 systolic and 80-90 diastolic is not a raise in BP . It is normal for your age and it is made constant by use of AmlongMT Tablet. So don't be depressed for using same drug for 15 years. So I will Suggest you to continue same drug . Be sure to check BP monthly by your doctor or by using BP recording machine Below are steps to measure BP on your Own :
Measurement conditions:
Measure your blood pressure under comparable living situations - under relaxed and quiet conditions at the same time frame of the day, eg. every evening about an hour after you had dinner.
Perform the measurement while sitting in a quiet atmosphere.
Avoid eating, smoking as well as all forms of exertion directly before measurement.
Take several minutes rest before measuring.
Measurement preparations:
Confirm that the circumference of your arm or wrist is covered by the range as written on the cuff.
Fit the cuff as explained in the manual.
Put on the cuff and secure it tightly but not so tight as to be uncomfortable.
With upper arm monitors, take care not to restrict the blood flow by pushing up the sleeve too tightly. Thin clothes on the arm do not interfere with the accuracy.
Connect the cuff with the main unit, switch the device on and inflate the cuff pressure according to the manual instructions.
With wrist monitors, take care that the wrist is at heart level! A 10 cm difference in height would result into a measurement error of 8 mmHg!
During the measurement:
Avoid any kind of movement.
Do not activate any of the muscles in the measurement arm.
Breath normally and do not talk.
If you want to perform several measurements sequentially, you should wait at least 15 seconds between two measurements.
I hope that I answered your queries .. Incase if you have any doubts you can feel free to ask me , I will be glad to help you.
DR.J KINGSON XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Continuing Same Drug is Beneficial
Detailed Answer:
Dear friend , Thanks for your query on HCM.,
I understand your concern on fluctuation of BP .,
I would say that there is nothing to worry about your usage of same drug for past 15 years as there is no harm / side effect in using Amlong MT 50 mg . As your age is 61 the BP that is under 140-150 systolic and 80-90 diastolic is not a raise in BP . It is normal for your age and it is made constant by use of AmlongMT Tablet. So don't be depressed for using same drug for 15 years. So I will Suggest you to continue same drug . Be sure to check BP monthly by your doctor or by using BP recording machine Below are steps to measure BP on your Own :
Measurement conditions:
Measure your blood pressure under comparable living situations - under relaxed and quiet conditions at the same time frame of the day, eg. every evening about an hour after you had dinner.
Perform the measurement while sitting in a quiet atmosphere.
Avoid eating, smoking as well as all forms of exertion directly before measurement.
Take several minutes rest before measuring.
Measurement preparations:
Confirm that the circumference of your arm or wrist is covered by the range as written on the cuff.
Fit the cuff as explained in the manual.
Put on the cuff and secure it tightly but not so tight as to be uncomfortable.
With upper arm monitors, take care not to restrict the blood flow by pushing up the sleeve too tightly. Thin clothes on the arm do not interfere with the accuracy.
Connect the cuff with the main unit, switch the device on and inflate the cuff pressure according to the manual instructions.
With wrist monitors, take care that the wrist is at heart level! A 10 cm difference in height would result into a measurement error of 8 mmHg!
During the measurement:
Avoid any kind of movement.
Do not activate any of the muscles in the measurement arm.
Breath normally and do not talk.
If you want to perform several measurements sequentially, you should wait at least 15 seconds between two measurements.
I hope that I answered your queries .. Incase if you have any doubts you can feel free to ask me , I will be glad to help you.
DR.J KINGSON XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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