Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule is used to prevent heart attack and stroke. It is a combination of medicines that help to control blood pressure, increased cholesterol levels and prevent clot formation. Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule should be taken with food regularly at a fixed time each day. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, exercise and not smoking may help this medicine to work better. Taste change, stomach pain, and indigestion are some common side effects of this medicine. This medicine increases your risk of bleeding, so it is important to be careful while shaving, cutting nails, using sharp objects, or engaging in contact sports (e.g., football, wrestling). Some patients may develop cough or throat irritation as a side effect of this medicine. It may also produce dizziness initially, but this improves with time. It is advisable to avoid the intake of potassium rich food or supplements while taking this medicine as this medicine may raise the level of potassium in the blood. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. You must tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, blood sugar level and potassium level in the blood while taking this medicine.

• Taste change
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Headache
• Weakness
• Muscle pain
• Increased glucose level in blood
• Cough
• Dizziness
• Decreased blood pressure
• Increased liver enzymes

If you miss a dose of Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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• Q. Q. Can Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule cause muscle pain??
  Ans: Yes, Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule can cause muscle pain by injuring the muscles. Talk to your doctor as soon as possible if you experience muscle pain, weakness or muscle cramps. It can be a sign of any muscle injury caused due to Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule.
• Q. Q. Will I need to stop Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule before surgery or dental procedure??
  Ans: Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule may increase the risk of bleeding during a surgery or dental procedure. Therefore, you may be asked by your doctor to stop taking Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule. You should not stop taking Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule on your own.
• Q. Q. Can the use of Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule increase the risk of bleeding??
  Ans: Yes, Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule increases the risk of bleeding. Always be careful while doing activities that may cause an injury or bleeding. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any abnormal bruising or bleeding.
• Q. Q. Which painkiller is safe while taking Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule??
  Ans: Paracetamol is safe to use while taking Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule for reducing pain. Avoid the use of other painkillers while taking Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule, as they may increase the risk of bleeding.
• Q. Q. Can I use Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule in pregnancy??
  Ans: No, Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule should be avoided in pregnancy. Its use can cause injury and death to the baby. If you conceive while taking Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule, stop using the medicine and contact your doctor immediately.
• Q. Q. What medicines should I avoid while taking Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule??
  Ans: Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule can interact with several medicines and can cause serious problems. Talk to your doctor and inform him about using Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule before taking any prescription or non-prescription medicine.
• Q. Q. Can the use of Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule cause cough??
  Ans: Yes, Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule can cause cough because it has ramipril as one of the active ingredients. Unfortunately, even cough medicines are not helpful in treating cough caused by ramipril. Talk to your doctor about Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule if you experience persistent cough.
• Q. Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Avopril AS 10 mg/75 mg/5 mg Capsule??
  Ans: Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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