Amlife

Amlife

Manufacturer:

Therapharma

Distributor:

United Lab
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Per 50 mg/5 mg FC tab Losartan K 50 mg, amlodipine besilate 5 mg. Per 100 mg/5 mg FC tab Losartan K 100 mg, amlodipine besilate 5 mg. Per 100 mg/10 mg FC tab Losartan K 100 mg, amlodipine besilate 10 mg
Indications/Uses
Treatment of mild to moderate HTN; HTN not responding to monotherapy w/ Ca antagonists or AIIA.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Initially 1 tab daily. May be increased if BP control is inadequate after a wk or 2. However, dosage should be individualized. May also be substituted for the titrated doses of the individual components.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Risk of hypotension, aggravation of angina, electrolyte imbalance. Patients w/ CHF, renal & hepatic impairment. May affect ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn. Elderly.
Adverse Reactions
Nausea, headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, fatigue, flushing, palpitation, asthenia.
Drug Interactions
Decreased losartan conc w/ rifampin. Increased losartan conc w/ fluconazole. Increased serum K w/ K-sparing diuretics, K supplements or K-containing salt substitutes. Losartan reduced lithium excretion. Diminished antihypertensive effect of losartan w/ NSAIDs including selective COX-2 inhibitors.
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
Amlife 100 mg/10 mg FC tab
Packing/Price
30's (P33.02/film-coated tab)
Form
Amlife 100 mg/5 mg FC tab
Packing/Price
30's (P28.3/film-coated tab)
Form
Amlife 50 mg/5 mg FC tab
Packing/Price
30's (P23.6/film-coated tab)
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