Amloarb 5mg Tablets 30’s
KSh 2,261.00
Amloarb-5 tablets combine two active substances to effectively manage hypertension (high blood pressure) and improve heart health. Active Substances: Irbesartan 300mg and Amlodipine 5mg.
Anti-Hypertensives
Suggested Use
Amloarb 5mg Tablets are used for:
- Hypertension (high blood pressure): Reducing blood pressure in patients not adequately controlled by monotherapy.
- Cardiovascular risk reduction: Decreasing the risk of complications such as heart attacks, strokes, or kidney issues in patients with high blood pressure.
Dosage:
- Adults: One tablet once daily, taken with or without food.
- Adjustments: The dosage should be based on the patient’s response to treatment. Dose modifications may be required for specific populations, such as those with renal or hepatic impairment.
- Missed Dose: If a dose is missed, take it as soon as remembered unless it is close to the next dose. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Warning
- Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity to Irbesartan, Amlodipine, or any other ingredients in the tablet.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Severe hepatic impairment or biliary obstruction.
- Special Precautions:
- Monitor blood pressure regularly.
- Use cautiously in patients with kidney disease, liver impairment, or heart failure.
- May cause dizziness or fatigue; avoid driving or operating machinery if affected.
- Drug Interactions:
- Avoid combining with other medications that affect potassium levels (e.g., potassium supplements or diuretics).
- Concomitant use with NSAIDs may reduce the effectiveness of Irbesartan.
- Grapefruit juice may increase Amlodipine levels, enhancing side effects.
- Side Effects:
- Common: Headache, dizziness, peripheral oedema, fatigue.
- Rare: Severe hypotension, angioedema, liver dysfunction.
Storage:
- Store at room temperature (15°C–30°C), away from direct sunlight and moisture.
- Keep out of reach of children.