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Does Amlodipine Interact With Ecosprin, Cardivas And Atorva?
Question: My Father aged around 72 years suffered Left basal ganglia bleed with right sided hemi paresis on 14 XXXXXXX 2017. He had previously undergone a CABG surgery in 2002 at Apollo Greams Road Chennai(AC01.000000 846712).
The neurologist have stopped all neuro related medications after diagnosis of normal health in August 2017.
Also, the average blood pressure before 14th XXXXXXX 2017 remained around 140/90. The current addition in the medication is Amlodipine 5mg. The present blood pressure is around 125/80.
Kindly suggest if any change is required in medication?
Medication since 2002 till date:
1. Atorva 10mg - 1 per day
2. Ecosprin 150mg - 1 per day
3. Cardivas 3.125 - 2 per day
4. Repace 50 - 2 per day
Medication added after 14th XXXXXXX 2017:
1. Amlodipine 5 mg - 1 per day
The neurologist have stopped all neuro related medications after diagnosis of normal health in August 2017.
Also, the average blood pressure before 14th XXXXXXX 2017 remained around 140/90. The current addition in the medication is Amlodipine 5mg. The present blood pressure is around 125/80.
Kindly suggest if any change is required in medication?
Medication since 2002 till date:
1. Atorva 10mg - 1 per day
2. Ecosprin 150mg - 1 per day
3. Cardivas 3.125 - 2 per day
4. Repace 50 - 2 per day
Medication added after 14th XXXXXXX 2017:
1. Amlodipine 5 mg - 1 per day
Brief Answer:
All seems good
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I've gone through the medical details of your father, I understand your concern for his health.
I would like to inform you that all the medicines which are currently going on are enough and they are suiting him as well. His blood pressure is also very well controlled.
The prescription needs no change. I would like to suggest you get one Echocardiography done to see how well the heart pumping is at present if not done in the last 6 months.
I hope this information will be helpful and will answer your query.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
All seems good
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I've gone through the medical details of your father, I understand your concern for his health.
I would like to inform you that all the medicines which are currently going on are enough and they are suiting him as well. His blood pressure is also very well controlled.
The prescription needs no change. I would like to suggest you get one Echocardiography done to see how well the heart pumping is at present if not done in the last 6 months.
I hope this information will be helpful and will answer your query.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Hello,
Thanks for the prompt and precise answer.
I would like to have clarity on Amlodipine (5mg) (which is an addition with his Previous medications since he had a stroke on 14th XXXXXXX 2017) should be continued till how many more months. Are there any side effects for long term use?
Alternatively can he not get Repace 50 mg power increased to Repace H (if feasible).
Thanks for the prompt and precise answer.
I would like to have clarity on Amlodipine (5mg) (which is an addition with his Previous medications since he had a stroke on 14th XXXXXXX 2017) should be continued till how many more months. Are there any side effects for long term use?
Alternatively can he not get Repace 50 mg power increased to Repace H (if feasible).
Brief Answer:
Hello Again
Detailed Answer:
No in my opinion its best for him to continue with Amlodipine rather than Repace H. Its because H is Hydrocholthiazide which is a diuretic and it increase urine formation and also can alter electrolyte levels due to which patient can feel fatigued or dizzy or weak.
Every medicine has its own side effect but as he is on a low dose that wont cause any issues. So continue with the same ongoing medicines.
Hope to have been helpful.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
Hello Again
Detailed Answer:
No in my opinion its best for him to continue with Amlodipine rather than Repace H. Its because H is Hydrocholthiazide which is a diuretic and it increase urine formation and also can alter electrolyte levels due to which patient can feel fatigued or dizzy or weak.
Every medicine has its own side effect but as he is on a low dose that wont cause any issues. So continue with the same ongoing medicines.
Hope to have been helpful.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vishesh Rohatgi
Hello,
Thanks for the prompt answer.
Now when he will be continuing Amlodipine(5mg) . Since he has been consuming 1 tablet daily ,I would like to know at what time should this medication be taken.
At present he is taking Repace 50mg (1 tab) in morning, Amlodopine 5mg(1tab) after lunch, Repace 50mg(1tab) in Night .
Thanks for the prompt answer.
Now when he will be continuing Amlodipine(5mg) . Since he has been consuming 1 tablet daily ,I would like to know at what time should this medication be taken.
At present he is taking Repace 50mg (1 tab) in morning, Amlodopine 5mg(1tab) after lunch, Repace 50mg(1tab) in Night .
Brief Answer:
Hello Again
Detailed Answer:
He should continue taking amlodipine at the same time on which he is already taking. No need to change any timing for the medications as his blood pressure is well maintained on this schedule.
Feel free to ask if you have any other doubts or else you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
Hello Again
Detailed Answer:
He should continue taking amlodipine at the same time on which he is already taking. No need to change any timing for the medications as his blood pressure is well maintained on this schedule.
Feel free to ask if you have any other doubts or else you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
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Dr. Kampana
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