Amlozaar Tablets 30’s
KSh 2,107.00
Amlozaar Tablets contain two active ingredients that effectively manage high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart problems. This dual treatment is ideal for patients needing enhanced blood pressure control, helping to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and kidney problems. Active Substances: Amlodipine 5mg and Losartan 50mg per tablet.
Anti-Hypertensives
Suggested Use
Amlozaar Tablets are primarily used to treat:
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): Helps lower blood pressure to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
- Prevention of Stroke: Especially in patients with high blood pressure and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH).
- Diabetic Nephropathy: Slows down kidney damage in people with diabetes.
Dosage:
The usual dosage is one tablet daily, taken with or without food. It’s important to take the medication at the same time each day to help you remember. Always follow your healthcare provider’s instructions regarding dosage and timing.
Warning
- Contraindications:
- Known allergy to amlodipine, losartan, or any excipients in the tablet.
- Severe hepatic or renal impairment.
- Precautions:
- Use cautiously in patients with heart failure, aortic stenosis, or liver disease.
- Avoid during pregnancy (especially in the second and third trimesters) due to potential harm to the fetus.
- Not recommended for use while breastfeeding.
- Side Effects:
- Common: Dizziness, headache, swelling (oedema), and fatigue.
- Rare but serious: Angioedema, severe hypotension, or kidney dysfunction.
- Drug Interactions:
- Avoid concurrent use with other ARBs, ACE inhibitors, or potassium-sparing diuretics without medical supervision.
- Grapefruit juice may increase the effects of amlodipine and should be avoided.
- Monitoring:
- Regularly monitor blood pressure, kidney function, and potassium levels during treatment.