felodipine \/ metoprolol tartrate<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Logimax and Logimax\u00a0forte\u00a0are blood pressure-lowering drugs that consist of a combination of two active substances, felodipine, and\u00a0metoprolol.\u00a0The modes of action of the two substances complement each other.\u00a0Felodipine lowers\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0by\u00a0relaxing the\u00a0tense muscle cells of the small blood vessels (arteries) and dilating the blood vessels so that the blood can pass more easily.\u00a0Metoprolol\u00a0lowers\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0by reducing the\u00a0heart rate,\u00a0which then pumps out less blood per minute.\u00a0In this way, Logimax and Logimax\u00a0forte\u00a0provide\u00a0a more pronounced blood pressure-lowering effect than with the respective active substance separately.\u00a0Logimax and Logimax\u00a0forte\u00a0is only used when treatment with the substances alone has not had an effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Talk to your doctor before using Logimax or Logimax forte if you have any of the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you get a noticeably lower\u00a0heart rate, you should consult your doctor as\u00a0dose\u00a0one of Logimax \/ Logimax\u00a0forte\u00a0may need to be lowered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are going to have surgery, tell your doctor that you are being treated with Logimax or Logimax\u00a0forte.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, herbal medicines, or other natural products, including\u00a0St. John’s wort.\u00a0Some medicines may affect or be affected by treatment with Logimax and Logimax\u00a0forte, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grapefruit juice can in some cases enhance the effect of Logimax and Logimax\u00a0forte.\u00a0You should therefore avoid grapefruit juice during treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Logimax and Logimax\u00a0forte\u00a0should not be used during pregnancy.\u00a0There is a risk that the fetus and the newborn baby will be affected.\u00a0During breastfeeding, the drug passes into breast milk, but if the mother uses the usual\u00a0dosage, the baby is probably not affected.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dizziness and tiredness may occur when taking Logimax or Logimax\u00a0forte.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lactose;\u00a0<\/em>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking Logimax or Logimax\u00a0forte.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Macrogolglycerol hydroxy stearate;\u00a0<\/em>May cause stomach upset and diarrhea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sodium;\u00a0<\/em>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)\u00a0sodium\u00a0per\u00a0prolonged-release tablet, it is essential ‘sodium-free’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The recommended dose is 1 prolonged-release tablet Logimax or Logimax forte daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Logimax and Logimax forte prolonged-release tablets give an even effect throughout the day and should be taken once a day. Prolonged-release tablets should preferably be taken in the morning on an empty stomach or with a light meal with a low fat and carbohydrate content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The prolonged-release tablets\u00a0must not be divided, crushed, or chewed and must be swallowed with at least \u00bd glass of liquid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most common\u00a0side effects\u00a0of Logimax and Logimax\u00a0forte\u00a0are related to the\u00a0dilation\u00a0of the small blood vessels and are a sign that the drug has a blood pressure-lowering effect.\u00a0They may occur at the beginning of treatment (the first week) or in connection with a dose increase and usually disappear on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The following\u00a0side effects\u00a0have been reported for the individual active substances and may therefore be possible\u00a0side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Felodipine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Common (affects more than 1 user in 100):<\/em>\u00a0Headache, flushing, fluid retention, and swelling of arms\/legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Uncommon (affects less than 1 in 100 people):<\/em>\u00a0Dizziness, abnormal sensations such as tingling, numbness and ant crawling, fatigue, increased\u00a0heart rate, palpitations, abdominal pain, nausea, rash,\u00a0itching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rare (affects less than 1 user in 1,000):<\/em>\u00a0Fainting attacks, vomiting, joint pain, muscle aches, impotence\/disturbance of sexual function,\u00a0hives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Very rare (affects less than 1 in 10,000 people):<\/em>\u00a0Gingival\u00a0hyperplasia, gingivitis, hepatic exposure, hypersensitivity to sunlight, vasculitis, more frequent urination,\u00a0hypersensitivity reactions\u00a0such as fever or swelling of the face and lips, tongue, lips, tongue sometimes with shortness of breath or difficulty swallowing, fever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Metoprolol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Very common (affects more than 1 user in 10):<\/em>\u00a0Fatigue, fluid retention, and swelling of the arms\/legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common (affects more than 1 user in 100):<\/em> Slow heartbeat, dizziness when getting up (rarely with fainting), cold hands and feet, palpitations, dizziness, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, shortness of breath on exertion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Uncommon (affects less than 1 in 100 people):<\/em>\u00a0Transient worsening of\u00a0heart failure, heart block (AV block I), chest pain, abnormal sensations such as tingling, numbness, and ant crawling, muscle cramps, vomiting, weight gain, depression, difficulty concentrating, sleep disturbances, nightmares, respiratory problems due to\u00a0bronchospasm\u00a0(\u00a0bronchospasm\u00a0),\u00a0hypersensitivity reactions\u00a0(eg\u00a0hives, psoriasis-like rash, and skin changes), increased sweating and low\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0(\u00a0hypotension\u00a0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rare (affects less than 1 user in 1,000):<\/em>\u00a0Disorders of heart rhythm or electrical\u00a0pulse,\u00a0dry mouth, hepatic impairment, nervousness, anxiety, impotence\/disturbance of sexual function, runny nose, visual disturbances, dry and\/or irritated eyes, eye inflammation, hair loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Very rare (less than 1 in 10 000):<\/em>\u00a0Tissue death (gangrene) in patients with severe circulatory disturbances, decreased\u00a0platelet count, liver inflammation, joint pain, loss of memory\/memory disorders, confusion, hallucinations, tinnitus (\u00a0tinnitus\u00a0), taste alteration, hypersensitivity to sunlight, worsening of\u00a0psoriasis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stop taking Logimax \/ Logimax forte and contact a doctor immediately if you get the following symptoms ( angioedema ):<\/p>\n\n\n\n In case of gum swelling, the swelling can be avoided and returned with good oral hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Logimax<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The active substances are 5 mg felodipine and 50 mg metoprolol tartrate (as metoprolol succinate).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The other ingredients are dyes (titanium dioxide E171, iron oxide E172), 42 mg anhydrous\u00a0lactose, propyl gallate, anhydrous non-\u00a0colloidal\u00a0silicon dioxide, solid paraffin, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, ethylcellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, sodium aluminum silicolaricate, macrologaricyl macroglycerol, macroglycerol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Logimax forte<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The active substances are 10 mg felodipine and 100 mg metoprolol tartrate (as metoprolol succinate).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The other ingredients are dyes (titanium dioxide E171, iron oxide E172), 56 mg anhydrous\u00a0lactose, propyl gallate, anhydrous non-\u00a0colloidal\u00a0silicon dioxide, solid paraffin, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, ethylcellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, sodium aluminum silicolaricate, macrologlycerol, macroglycerol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Logimax:<\/em> apricot-colored, round, biconvex, marked A \/ FG, \u00d8 10 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Logimax forte:<\/em>\u00a0reddish-brown, round, biconvex, marked A \/ FH, \u00d8 11 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Logimax<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 28 pcs ( calendar packaging )<\/p>\n\n\n\n 98 pcs ( calendar packaging )<\/p>\n\n\n\n Logimax forte<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 98 pcs ( calendar packaging )<\/p>\n\n\n\n 100 pcs (plastic jar)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sale:<\/p>\n\n\n\n AstraZeneca AB, 151 85 S\u00f6dert\u00e4lje<\/p>\n\n\n\n Manufacturer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n AstraZeneca AB, 151 85 S\u00f6dert\u00e4lje<\/p>\n\n\n\n or<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Savio Industrial Srl, Via Emilia, 21, 27100 Pavia, Italy<\/p>\n\n\n\n or<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Caseen Recordati, SL, Autov\u00eda de Logro\u00f1o, km. 13,300, 50180 Utebo (Zaragoza), Spain (only applies to Logimax forte )<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Logimax and Logimax forte are blood pressure lowering drugs that consist of a combination of two active substances, felodipine and metoprolol . The modes of action of the two substances complement each other. Felodipine lowers blood pressure by relaxing the tense muscle cells of the small blood vessels (arteries) and dilating the blood vessels so that the blood can pass more easily. Metoprolol lowers blood pressure by reducing the heart rate, which then pumps out less blood per minute. In this way, Logimax and Logimax forte provide a more pronounced blood pressure lowering effect than with the respective active substance separately. Logimax and Logimax forte is only used when treatment with the substances alone has not had an effect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,15579],"tags":[3126,3129,16335,16338,16341,16344,16340,16339,16336,16342,16337,16343],"class_list":["post-16950","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-l","tag-felodipine","tag-felodipine-side-effects","tag-logimax-forte","tag-logimax-forte-side-effects","tag-metoprolol-tartrate","tag-metoprolol-tartrate-side-effects","tag-what-felodipine-is-used-for","tag-what-is-felodipine","tag-what-is-logimax-forte","tag-what-is-metoprolol-tartrate","tag-what-logimax-forte-is-used-for","tag-what-metoprolol-tartrate-is-used-for"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16950","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16950"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16950\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17018,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16950\/revisions\/17018"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16950"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16950"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16950"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}How to take Logimax and Logimax forte<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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