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.

• High blood pressure with high cholesterol

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.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Birtrex AM

• Increased glucose level in blood
• Headache
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Stomach pain
• Muscle pain
• Increased liver enzymes
• Slow heart rate
• Tiredness
• Abnormal dreams
• Cold extremities

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Birtrex AM 50mg/5mg Tablet ER is to be taken with food.

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-CoA-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.

• 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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