Amazar

Amazar

Manufacturer:

Getz Pharma

Distributor:

Getz Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Amlodipine besilate 5 mg, losartan K 50 mg
Indications/Uses
Mild to moderate HTN; stable & Prinzmetal's angina.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Mild to moderate HTN; stable & Prinzmetal's angina Initially 1 tab daily, increased 2 tab daily if necessary.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Cardiogenic shock, recent MI, acute unstable angina & chronic stable angina attack. Pregnancy.
Special Precautions
Patients w/ renal artery stenosis; renal & hepatic impairment; hypotension; vol depletion or those on high-dose diuretic therapy; poor cardiac reserve, heart failure; severe aortic stenosis. Monitor serum K conc especially in the elderly & those w/ renal impairment & avoid concomitant use w/ K-sparing diuretics. Abrupt w/drawal. Discontinue use if ischemic pain occurs. Lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Dizziness, flushing, headache, hypotension, peripheral edema, tachycardia & palpitations. Nausea & other GI disturbances, increased micturition frequency, lethargy, eye pain & mental depression; paradoxical increase in ischemic chest pain (start of treatment), excessive fall in BP leading to cerebral or myocardial ischemia or transient blindness. Rashes (including erythema multiforme), fever & abnormalities in liver function including cholestasis; myalgia, tremor; impotence.
Drug Interactions
May enhance antihypertensive effects of β-blockers, aldesleukin, antipsychotics, quinidine, carbamazepine, phenytoin, rifampicin, cimetidine & erythromycin.
MIMS Class
Angiotensin II Antagonists / Calcium Antagonists / Anti-Anginal Drugs
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
Amazar FC tab
Packing/Price
30's (P17.71/film-coated tab)
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