Dipiglo VH 10mg/12.5mg/160mg Tablet

About this Medicine

Dipiglo VH 10mg/12.5mg/160mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Dipiglo VH 10mg/12.5mg/160mg Tablet is a combination of medicines that helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It lowers blood pressure and reduces the risk of future heart attack and stroke. Dipiglo VH 10mg/12.5mg/160mg Tablet should be taken with or without food in the morning to avoid frequent urination at night. However, it is better to take it regularly at a fixed time each day, as prescribed by your doctor. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. It’s important to keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. By lowering your blood pressure, it is reducing your risk of heart attack or stroke so do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You can help this medicine work better by making a few changes to your lifestyle such as keeping active, stopping smoking, and eating a low salt and low fat diet.Swelling of ankle or foot is common side effect of this medicine. Hence, to avoid swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Since it may cause sleepiness and dizziness, do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or will not go away. Avoid intake of potassium rich food or supplements while taking this medicine.Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems or severe dehydration. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. While using this medicine, your blood pressure will need to be checked often and your kidney function or electrolytes level may also need to be tested.

How it Works

Dipiglo VH 10mg/12.5mg/160mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Amlodipine, Hydrochlorothiazide, and Valsartan. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker and Valsartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). Both work by relaxing blood vessels and make the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic. It lowers blood pressure and fluid retention in edema by removing the extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow.

Key Facts

Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: CARDIAC

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