Cozaar XQ

Cozaar XQ

Manufacturer:

Organon

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Per 5/50 mg tab Amlodipine camsylate 5 mg, losartan K 50 mg. Per 5/100 mg tab Amlodipine camsylate 5 mg, losartan K 100 mg
Indications/Uses
Essential HTN in adult patients whose BP is not adequately controlled on either monotherapy.
Dosage/Direction for Use
1 tab daily. HTN 5/50 mg in patient whose BP is not adequately controlled w/ amlodipine 5 mg or losartan 50 mg alone, or 5/100 mg in patient whose BP is not adequately controlled w/ losartan 100 mg or 5/50 mg dose. Max recommended dose: 5/100 mg.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Not to be used w/ aliskiren in diabetic patients.
Special Precautions
Intravascular vol-depletion (eg, those treated w/ high-dose diuretics), severe aortic stenosis, symptomatic hypotension. May affect ability to drive & use machines. Not recommended in moderate to severe renal impairment (CrCl <20 mL/min) or patients on dialysis. Hepatic impairment. Not to be used during pregnancy & lactation. Not recommended in childn ≤18 yr. Elderly. Losartan: Hypersensitivity. Bilateral renal artery stenosis or artery stenosis to solitary kidney; electrolyte/fluid imbalance. Amlodipine: Patients w/ severe obstructive CAD, NYHA III & IV heart failure.
Adverse Reactions
Dizziness, headache. Losartan: Asthenia/fatigue; vertigo; hypotension; hyperkalemia. Amlodipine: Edema.
Drug Interactions
Losartan: Reduced levels of active metabolite w/ rifampin & fluconazole. Increased serum K w/ K-sparing diuretics (eg, spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride), K supplements, K-containing salt substitutes or other drugs increasing serum K (trimethoprim-containing products). Reduced lithium excretion. Attenuated antihypertensive effects w/ NSAIDs including selective COX-2 inhibitors. Avoid use w/ aliskiren. Other drugs affecting renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. Reduced therapeutic effect w/ grapefruit juice. Amlodipine: Increased plasma conc w/ strong CYP3A4 inhibitors eg, ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir.
MIMS Class
Angiotensin II Antagonists / Calcium 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.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Cozaar XQ 5/100 mg FC tab
Packing/Price
30's
Form
Cozaar XQ 5/50 mg FC tab
Packing/Price
30's
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