Amlobloc Duo Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Losartan K 50 mg, amlodipine besilate 5 mg

Indications/Uses

Mild to moderate HTN; HTN not responding to monotherapy w/ Ca antagonists or AIIA.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Initially 1 tab once daily. May be increased if BP control is inadequate after a wk or 2.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

Symptomatic hypotension may occur after initiation on patients who are intravascularly vol-depleted (eg, treated w/ diuretics). Patients w/ severe obstructive CAD. Patients w/ heart failure. Electrolyte imbalances are common in patients w/ renal impairment (w/ or w/o diabetes). Severe renal disease & impaired hepatic function. May impair ability to drive & use machines. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Nausea, headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, fatigue, flushing, palpitation, asthenia.

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Drug Interactions

Decreased conc w/ rifampicin. Increased conc w/ fluconazole. Increased serum K w/ K-sparing diuretics, K supplements or K-containing salt substitutes. May reduce lithium excretion. Diminished antihypertensive effect w/ NSAIDS including selective COX-2 inhibitors.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Calcium Antagonists / Angiotensin II Antagonists

ATC Classification

C09DB06 - losartan and amlodipine ; Belongs to the class of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) and calcium channel blockers. Used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Amlobloc Duo FC tab

Packing/Price

30's (P585/box)

Amlobloc Duo

amlodipine + losartan

Manufacturer:

Farma Iberica

Distributor:

Littman