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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Rindopril AM Tablet belongs to the class of antihypertensive medicines used in the treatment of high blood pressure and stable coronary artery disease. It also helps reduce the chances of heart problems such as heart attack and stroke. It is a combination medicine which suppress the contraction of blood vessels and promote smooth blood flow. It also alters the response to nerve impulses in the heart thereby making the heart pump blood easier. Common side effects include oedema, headache, dizziness, nausea, and abdominal pain.
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About Rindopril AM Tablet

Rindopril AM Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Additionally, it is also used to treat stable coronary artery disease. High blood pressure is a condition in which the blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels. Stable coronary artery disease is a condition in which the blood supply to the heart is blocked or reduced.
 
Rindopril AM Tablet is a combination of two drugs: Amlodipine and Perindopril erbumine. Amlodipine relaxes the blood vessels, thereby improving blood flow. Perindopril erbumine widens the blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood through them. Together, Rindopril AM Tablet helps lower the blood pressure, thereby reduces the chances of heart problems such as heart attack and stroke.  
 
You are advised to take Rindopril AM Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as oedema, headache, dizziness, nausea, and abdominal pain. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
 
Rindopril AM Tablet is not recommended during early pregnancy and should not be taken when more than 3 months pregnant as it may cause serious harm to the baby. Rindopril AM Tablet is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers and children. Rindopril AM Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol as it might cause increased dizziness. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

Uses of Rindopril AM Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), stable coronary artery disease

Directions for Use

• Rindopril AM Tablet can be taken before food for better absorption.• It is recommended to take Rindopril AM Tablet once daily in the morning or as advised by your doctor.• Swallow the Rindopril AM Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.• Do not chew, crush or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Rindopril AM Tablet is a combination of two drugs: Amlodipine and Perindopril erbumine. Rindopril AM Tablet belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and/or stable coronary artery disease. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes the blood vessels, thereby improving blood flow. Perindopril erbumine is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor that widens the blood vessels; this makes it easier for the heart to pump blood through them. Together, Rindopril AM Tablet helps treat hypertension, thereby reducing the chances of heart problems such as heart attack and stroke.

How Rindopril AM Tablet Works

Rindopril AM Tablet is a combination of two drugs: Amlodipine and Perindopril erbumine. Amlodipine relaxes the blood vessels, thereby improving blood flow. Perindopril erbumine widens the blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood through them. Together, Rindopril AM Tablet helps lower the blood pressure, thereby reduces the chances of heart problems such as heart attack and stroke.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Rindopril AM Tablet out of reach and sight of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Rindopril AM Tablet

Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include fast/slow heartbeat, severe dizziness, and fainting. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Rindopril AM Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have angioedema, severe water retention, low blood pressure, or low blood potassium. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, heart problems, gout, parathyroid gland problems, heart failure, collagen disease, atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries), excess acid in the blood, liver/kidney problems, if you are on a low-salt diet, if you are taking lithium/potassium-sparing diuretics, or if you are taking any other blood pressure-lowering medicines. Rindopril AM Tablet is not recommended during early pregnancy and should not be taken when more than 3 months pregnant as it may cause serious harm to the baby. Rindopril AM Tablet is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers and children. Rindopril AM Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AmlodipineDantrolene
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AmlodipineDantrolene
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How does the drug interact with Rindopril AM Tablet:
Using Rindopril AM Tablet together with dantrolene may increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rindopril AM Tablet with Dantrolene can cause an interaction, consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek medical attention if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Rindopril AM Tablet:
Combining Aliskiren with Rindopril AM Tablet can increase the risk of low blood pressure, high potassium levels, and kidney damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rindopril AM Tablet with Aliskiren is not recommended, but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Rindopril AM Tablet:
Coadministration of lemborexant and Rindopril AM Tablet may increase the blood levels of lemborexant.

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of Rindopril AM Tablet with Lemborexant can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor if you experience abnormal sleep patterns, worsening of depression, changes in heartbeat, or headache. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Rindopril AM Tablet:
Co-administration of Rindopril AM Tablet can make Sirolimus may increase the risk of angioedema (a condition associated with swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, throat, and occasionally also the hands and feet).

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Rindopril AM Tablet and Sirolimus, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult the doctor if you notice any swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, throat, hands and feet or have trouble breathing or swallowing. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
AmlodipineEnzalutamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rindopril AM Tablet:
Using a combination of Rindopril AM Tablet and enzalutamide may drastically lower Rindopril AM Tablet blood levels, making the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rindopril AM Tablet with enzalutamide can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipineDolasetron
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rindopril AM Tablet:
Using dolasetron together with Rindopril AM Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Rindopril AM Tablet and Dolasetron, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms, like feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or your heart beating irregularly, it's important to call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
AmlodipineRifapentine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Rindopril AM Tablet:
Coadministration of Rindopril AM Tablet and Rifapentine may significantly reduce the blood levels of Rindopril AM Tablet, which may make the medication less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Rindopril AM Tablet and Rifapentine, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any symptoms, make sure to call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Rindopril AM Tablet:
Coadministration of Ceritinib together with Rindopril AM Tablet can slow heart rate and increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Rindopril AM Tablet with Ceritinib, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you have sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or an irregular heartbeat, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Rindopril AM Tablet:
Using Rindopril AM Tablet and rifabutin together may lower Rindopril AM Tablet blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Rindopril AM Tablet with rifabutin, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Consult the doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Rindopril AM Tablet:
Taking simvastatin with Rindopril AM Tablet may result in considerably higher blood levels of simvastatin and may increase the risk of side effects (liver damage and rhabdomyolysis - an uncommon but serious illness characterized by the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Rindopril AM Tablet with simvastatin can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you have unexplained muscular pain, soreness, or weakness while using simvastatin, especially if these symptoms are accompanied by fever or dark-colored urine, consult the doctor immediately. However, if you develop a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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AMLODIPINE-5MG+PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE-4MGPotassium rich foods
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Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Lentils, Orange Juice, Oranges, Raisins, Potatoes, Salmon Dried, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Coconut Water, Beans, Beetroot, Broccoli, Bananas, Apricots, Avocado, Yogurt

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rindopril AM Tablet with potassium-containing salt substitutes or potassium supplements can cause high levels of potassium in the blood. Avoid taking potassium-containing salt substitutes or potassium supplements while being treated with Rindopril AM Tablet.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • You are advised to consume low salt and low-fat diet. 

  • Regular exercise is also recommended.

  • Eat a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits.

  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

  • Maintain a healthy weight with proper diet and exercise.

  • Practice meditation or yoga as it helps in managing stress.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consuming alcohol as it might cause increased dizziness.

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Pregnancy

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Rindopril AM Tablet is not recommended during early pregnancy and should not be taken when more than 3 months pregnant as it may cause serious harm to the baby. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

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Rindopril AM Tablet is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Driving

Caution

Rindopril AM Tablet may cause dizziness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have liver problems or any concerns regarding this. Avoid taking Rindopril AM Tablet if you have severe liver disease or hepatic encephalopathy.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Avoid taking Rindopril AM Tablet if you have severe kidney problems. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney problems or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

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Rindopril AM Tablet is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

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Rindopril AM Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Additionally, it is also used to treat stable coronary artery disease.

Rindopril AM Tablet contains Amlodipine and Perindopril erbumine. Amlodipine relaxes the blood vessels, thereby improving blood flow. Perindopril erbumine widens the blood vessels; this makes it easier for the heart to pump blood through them. Together, Rindopril AM Tablet helps treat high blood pressure.

Rindopril AM Tablet may cause palpitations, a sensation that the heart is racing, pounding, or fluttering. A minor fluctuation should not be a worry; however, if palpitations continue or you begin to feel unwell, speak with your doctor.

High blood pressure increases the workload on the arteries and heart. If untreated, it could damage the blood vessels of the heart, brain, and kidney and might result in stroke, heart failure or kidney failure. Hypertension increases the risk of heart attacks. Therefore, anti-hypertensives such as Rindopril AM Tablet are used to lower the blood pressure to normal; this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.

Do not stop taking Rindopril AM Tablet without consulting your doctor, as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Rindopril AM Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Rindopril AM Tablet.

Light-headedness could be a side-effect of Rindopril AM Tablet. It occurs due to low blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking; instead, lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better. People taking Rindopril AM Tablet are advised to regularly monitor their blood pressure levels to avoid unpleasant events.

Avoid consuming grapefruit and grapefruit juice whilst taking Rindopril AM Tablet as it might increase the blood levels of amlodipine; this can lead to an unpredictable increase in the blood pressure-lowering effect of Rindopril AM Tablet. Inform your doctor if you are on a salt-restricted diet, use salt substitutes or if you are taking potassium supplements.

Rindopril AM Tablet can affect kidney function, especially in individuals with pre-existing kidney conditions or those taking certain medications. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney problems or concerns, as dose adjustments may be needed.

The best time to take Rindopril AM Tablet is typically in the morning, as it helps control blood pressure throughout the day. However, depending on your individual needs and medical conditions, your doctor may sometimes recommend taking it at bedtime. Consistency is key, so take it at the same time every day. Always follow your doctor's personalized instructions.

Amlodipine + Perindopril Erbumine contains two active ingredients: Amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker, and Perindopril Erbumine, an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. Together, they provide therapeutic benefits.

Do not stop taking Rindopril AM Tablet as stopping it suddenly may cause your blood pressure to rise again, increasing the risk of heart attack or stroke. Therefore, please consult your doctor before stopping the medication to avoid potential health risks.

If you forget to take Rindopril AM Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.

Rindopril AM Tablet is not recommended during early pregnancy and should not be taken when more than 3 months pregnant, as it may cause serious harm to the baby. It is also not recommended for breastfeeding mothers and children. Rindopril AM Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive or operate heavy machinery with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol, as it might cause increased dizziness. Inform your doctor about all your medicines and pre-existing health conditions to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

Do not drink alcohol while taking Rindopril AM Tablet as it may cause unpleasant side effects. Please consult a doctor for personalized advice.

Accidentally taking more than the prescribed dose of Rindopril AM Tablet may lead to low blood pressure (hypotension), which can cause dizziness or fainting. In such cases, lying down with your legs elevated and seeking immediate medical attention is essential. Contact your doctor or visit the nearest emergency department without delay.

Rindopril AM Tablet is usually prescribed for daily use to manage blood pressure and heart conditions. However, always follow the instructions of your doctor regarding dosage and duration to ensure safe and effective treatment.

Yes, Rindopril AM Tablet may cause ankle swelling as a common side effect. This medication contains amlodipine, which is known to cause peripheral oedema (swelling of the ankles or feet) in some patients. If you experience significant or persistent swelling, it is crucial to consult your doctor for further evaluation and management.

The common side effects of Rindopril AM Tablet include cough, dizziness, headache, and swelling in your hands or feet. Most of these side effects gradually resolve over time. However, consult the doctor if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.

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