Amlosar Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Contraindications Special Precautions Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Losartan K 50 mg, amlodipine besilate 5 mg

Indications/Uses

Treatment of mild to moderate HTN & that unresponsive to monotherapy.

Click to view Amlosar detailed prescribing information

Dosage/Direction for Use

Initially 1 tab/day, may be increased up to 2 tab/day.

Click to view Amlosar detailed prescribing information

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Concomitant use w/ K supplements. Pregnancy.

Click to view Amlosar detailed prescribing information

Special Precautions

History of impaired liver or kidney function, heart failure, poor blood circulation, sick sinus syndrome, severe ventricular dysfunction. Monitor serum K conc. Avoid excess dosage. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Lactation. Childn. Elderly.

Click to view Amlosar detailed prescribing information

Adverse Reactions

Low BP; headache, dizziness, weakness, fatigue; back, muscle pain; GI disturbances, transient elevation of liver enzymes, taste disturbance; resp tract disorders, cough, rash, allergic reactions.

Click to view Amlosar detailed prescribing information

Drug Interactions

Amlodipine: Increased metabolism w/ rifampin. Reduced hypotensive effect w/ Ca. Potentiation w/ thiazide diuretics & ACE inhibitors. β-blockers (in patients w/ markedly impaired left ventricular function). Losartan: May worsen renal function w/ NSAIDs. Increased AUC w/ cimetidine. Decreased levels w/ phenobarb & other enzyme inducers. Ketoconazole. Increased serum K levels w/ K-sparing diuretics, K supplements or salt substitutes. Reduced lithium excretion.

Click to view Amlosar detailed prescribing information

Storage

View Amlosar storage conditions for details to ensure optimal shelf-life.

Description

View Amlosar description for details of the chemical structure and excipients (inactive components).

Action

View Amlosar mechanism of action for pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics details.

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.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Amlosar FC tab

Packing/Price

30's

Amlosar

Manufacturer:

Tunic Healthcare

Distributor:

EuroAsia