Prilway-5 mg Tablet is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. Prilway-5 mg Tablet relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood to all parts of the body. This helps in lowering blood pressure and the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Prilway-5 mg Tablet helps in reducing both standing and lying down blood pressure without any orthostatic effect (sudden decrease in blood pressure which might occur when a person stands up suddenly). However, when dehydrated Prilway-5 mg Tablet may show an orthostatic effect. Continued usage of Prilway-5 mg Tablet helps in decreasing the severity of heart failure, rate of hospitalization and symptoms such as weakness and shortness of breath.

FAQs

How does Prilway-5 mg Tablet work?

Prilway-5 mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors that works by lowering the body’s production of substances that could increase the blood pressure. Prilway-5 mg Tablet relaxes and widens the blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood to all parts of the body. This helps in lowering the blood pressure and the risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

I am diabetic, can I take Prilway-5 mg Tablet ?

If you are diabetic you should monitor your blood glucose levels often especially in the first few weeks because Prilway-5 mg Tablet can lower glucose/sugar levels in blood. However, please consult your doctor before taking Prilway-5 mg Tablet if you are diabetic.

Can I stop taking Prilway-5 mg Tablet on my own?

Please do not stop taking Prilway-5 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor on your own as it may lead to rise in blood pressure. Continue taking Prilway-5 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Prilway-5 mg Tablet .

Does Prilway-5 mg Tablet cause orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing)?

Orthostatic hypotension could be a side-effect of Prilway-5 mg Tablet , especially in people who are dehydrated. Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking, instead lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better. People taking Prilway-5 mg Tablet are advised to regularly monitor their blood pressure levels to avoid such unpleasant events.

What if I take too much of Prilway-5 mg Tablet ?

Do not overdose on Prilway-5 mg Tablet or any medicine as it could lead to very unpleasant side-effects. Take Prilway-5 mg Tablet only as prescribed by your doctor. Overdose of Prilway-5 mg Tablet can cause increased heartbeat, dizziness and sleepiness. Rush to your nearest doctor as early as possible if you have overdosed on Prilway-5 mg Tablet .