Birtrex AM 50mg/5mg Tablet ER
Birtrex AM 50mg/5mg Tablet ER helps to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is a combination of two medicines that reduces both blood pressure and cholesterol. Moreover, helps in preventing future heart attack and stroke. It is advised to take Birtrex AM 50mg/5mg Tablet ER at a fixed time each day to maintain consistent levels of medicine in the blood. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor?s advice while taking this medicine. Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, dry cough, headache, weakness, decreased blood pressure, and increased potassium level in blood. It is advised to avoid cough and NSAIDs medication without doctor consultation. It may cause dizziness, avoid driving or rise slowly from the sitting position. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, blood sugar level, kidney functioning, urea, or electrolytes level during the treatment. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.
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Quick Summary
Birtrex AM 50mg/5mg Tablet ER helps to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is a combination of two medicines that reduces both blood pressure and cholesterol. Moreover, helps in preventing future heart attack and stroke. It is advised to take Birtrex AM 50mg/5mg Tablet ER at a fixed time each day to maintain consistent levels of medicine in the blood. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor?s advice while taking this medicine. Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, dry cough, headache, weakness, decreased blood pressure, and increased potassium level in blood. It is advised to avoid cough and NSAIDs medication without doctor consultation. It may cause dizziness, avoid driving or rise slowly from the sitting position. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, blood sugar level, kidney functioning, urea, or electrolytes level during the treatment. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions.
Benefits of Birtrex AM 50mg/5mg Tablet ER
High blood pressure with high cholesterol
In High blood pressure with high cholesterol Birtrex AM 50mg/5mg Tablet ER works by blocking the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. It slows down your heart rate and helps the heart beat with less force. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and managing the blood pressure reduces the risk of having a stroke, heart attack or kidney problems in future. This helps you remain healthier for longer. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.
Side Effects of Birtrex AM 50mg/5mg Tablet ER
The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them. ['Headache, Nausea, Constipation, Stomach pain, Muscle pain, Increased liver enzymes, Slow heart rate, Tiredness, Abnormal dreams, Cold extremities']
Directions for Use
Follow your doctor's guidance regarding the dose and duration of this medication. Ingest it without breaking or crushing. Do not chew, crush or break it. Birtrex AM 50mg/5mg Tablet ER is to be taken with food.
How it works
Birtrex AM 50mg/5mg Tablet ER is a combination of two medicines: Metoprolol Succinate and Atorvastatin which treat high blood pressure and cholesterol. Metoprolol Succinate is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It slows down the heart rate and relaxes blood vessels to improve blood flow. Atorvastatin is a lipid-lowering medication which works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-Co A-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL). Together they reduce the risk of heart diseases.
Alcohol
Unsafe: Avoid consuming alcohol with Birtrex AM 50mg/5mg Tablet ER as it is deemed unsafe.
Pregnancy
Not Safe: Birtrex AM 50mg/5mg Tablet ER is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
Seek medical advice from your doctor: Birtrex AM 50mg/5mg Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
Not Safe: Birtrex AM 50mg/5mg Tablet ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
Safe when prescribed by an expert: Birtrex AM 50mg/5mg Tablet ER is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Birtrex AM 50mg/5mg Tablet ER is recommended. However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
Caution Advised: Birtrex AM 50mg/5mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Birtrex AM 50mg/5mg Tablet ER may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised. Use of Birtrex AM 50mg/5mg Tablet ER is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
What If You Forget to take Birtrex AM 50mg/5mg Tablet ER?
If a dose of Birtrex AM 50mg/5mg Tablet ER is missed, take it promptly. However, if your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Avoid doubling the dose.
Storage Advice
Store in a cool and dry place, and keep the temperature below 30�C
Quick Tips for Birtrex AM 50mg/5mg Tablet ER
Birtrex AM 50mg/5mg Tablet ER is prescribed to reduce high blood pressure and the risk of future heart attack and stroke. Monitor your blood pressure regularly after starting treatment with Birtrex AM 50mg/5mg Tablet ER, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down. You will also be advised to monitor your blood sugar level while on treatment with Birtrex AM 50mg/5mg Tablet ER. Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as Ibuprofen along with this medicine without consulting your doctor. Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress. Lifestyle changes like low-sodium, fat diet, regular exercise, and not smoking may help this medicine work better.
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