Triplixam 10mg | 2.5mg | 5mg Tablets

Uses of Triplixam in Accra-Ghana

This medication is primarily prescribed for:

• Management of Essential Hypertension: Effective control of persistently high blood pressure.
  

• Substitution Therapy: Providing a convenient, once-daily single tablet for patients already stable on the separate components.

How Triplixam Works

The Triplixam 10mg/2.5mg/5mg tablet contains three active ingredients that work together to lower blood pressure:

• Perindopril Arginine (10mg): An ACE inhibitor that widens blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow and reducing the heart's workload.
  

• Indapamide (2.5mg): A thiazide-like diuretic (water pill) that increases the amount of urine produced, helping to remove excess fluid and salt from the body and lowering blood pressure.
  

• Amlodipine Besilate (5mg): A Calcium Channel Blocker that relaxes the muscles in the walls of the arteries, causing blood vessels to widen and further reducing blood pressure.

Common Triplixam Side Effects in Accra-Ghana

The combination of ingredients can lead to some common side effects, which are usually mild and may subside over time:

• Headache or dizziness.

• Cough (a common side effect of ACE inhibitors like Perindopril).

• Ankle swelling (Oedema) or flushing (a common side effect of Amlodipine).

• Gastrointestinal issues like nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or constipation.

• Fatigue or weakness (asthenia).
  

Serious Triplixam Side Effects

Discontinue use and seek urgent medical help from a facility in Accra if you experience:

• Angioedema: Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, which can cause difficulty swallowing or breathing (a serious allergic reaction associated with ACE inhibitors).

• Severe Hypotension: Feeling very dizzy or faint due to very low blood pressure.

• Signs of Electrolyte Imbalance: Such as severe thirst, dry mouth, muscle cramps, or confusion (due to the diuretic component, Indapamide).

Precautions

• Dosage: The usual dosage is one tablet once a day, preferably in the morning and before a meal. Never adjust your dose or stop taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
  

• Monitoring: Regular check-ups with your doctor in Accra are essential for monitoring your blood pressure, as well as your kidney function and potassium levels, which can be affected by the components in Triplixam.
  

• Driving: Since this medicine can cause dizziness or fatigue, use caution when driving or operating machinery, especially when starting treatment or adjusting the dose.