Natrilam 5 Tablet 10

Natrilam 5 Tablet is used for the following health conditions:

• Controlling high blood pressure: This is the most common use of this medication.
• Management of hypertension not effectively controlled by either amlodipine or indapamide alone: The combination of these two medicines in Natrilam 5 Tablet helps manage blood pressure effectively when single-medication treatment isn't helping enough.

Here's how you should take Natrilam 5 Tablet:

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water, preferably in the morning.
• Avoid crushing, chewing, or breaking the tablet.
• Always take this medicine as directed by your doctor. Don't alter the dosage without consulting your doctor.
• It's crucial not to stop taking this medicine abruptly. If you feel you need to stop, discuss it with your doctor first.

Natrilam 5 Tablet is taken orally.

Natrilam 5 Tablet is made up of two active ingredients that work together in unique ways:

• Amlodipine (5 mg): As a calcium channel blocker, amlodipine halts the influx of calcium ions into certain muscle cells in your heart and blood vessels. This action leads to relaxed arterial muscles, widening your blood vessels, and reducing the overall resistance against which your heart has to pump, thereby lowering your blood pressure.
• Indapamide (1.5 mg): This thiazide-like diuretic works mainly by reducing the reabsorption of salt and water in parts of your kidneys known as distal convoluted tubules. By making you excrete more sodium, chloride, and water via urine, it lowers the volume of fluids in your bloodstream and helps reduce the load on your heart. Additionally, indapamide causes blood vessels to widen by promoting production of compounds called prostaglandins in vascular smooth muscle cells – another action that contributes towards lowering your blood pressure.

• Store Natrilam 5 Tablet in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• The ideal storage temperature is below 30°degrees Celsius.
• Keep the tablets in their original packaging to protect them from moisture.
• Ensure the medicine is kept out of reach of children.
• Always check the expiry date on the pack and use the medicine before it expires.

• As high blood pressure can be managed with a low sodium diet, consider reducing your salt intake when taking Natrilam 5 Tablet.
• Regular moderate exercise, such as walking or swimming, can help lower your blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health.