Amlozaar Tablet

Composition of Amlozaar Tablet

Amlozaar Tablet contains Amlodipine (5mg) + Losartan (50mg). It belongs to the Calcium channel blocker + Angiotensin II receptor blocker (CCB + ARB) class of medicines.

Uses of Amlozaar Tablet

• Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure)
• including patients not adequately controlled on single therapy; helps reduce risk of cardiovascular events associated with hypertension.

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Improves blood vessel relaxation and blood flow
• Reduces risk of stroke and heart attack associated with hypertension
• Convenient once-daily combination therapy
• Useful when single-drug therapy is insufficient

How Amlozaar Tablet works

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes blood vessels by reducing calcium entry into vascular smooth muscle. Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that blocks AT1 receptors, leading to vasodilation and reduced aldosterone effects; together they lower blood pressure effectively.

How to take Amlozaar Tablet

Take orally as prescribed, usually once daily at the same time each day, with or without food. Swallow whole with water; do not stop suddenly without medical advice. Dose adjustments may be needed based on BP response and kidney function.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a severe fall in blood pressure and a dangerously slow or irregular heartbeat. It can cause a severe fall in blood pressure, with dizziness, fainting and a fast or slow pulse. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Amlozaar Tablet

Most side effects of Amlozaar are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Dizziness
• headache
• peripheral edema (swelling of ankles/feet)
• fatigue
• flushing
• nausea
• palpitations
• low blood pressure

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Amlozaar Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in kidney impairment, liver disease, dehydration/low salt intake, and in elderly due to risk of hypotension. Monitor blood pressure, kidney function and serum potassium. Avoid in pregnancy (especially 2nd/3rd trimester) due to risk of fetal harm from losartan; discontinue if pregnancy is detected. May cause dizziness—avoid driving if affected.

Do not take Amlozaar if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with very low blood pressure or with severe narrowing of the aortic valve. Must not be used in pregnancy — it can seriously harm the developing baby. Not for people with narrowing of both kidney arteries, or a history of swelling of the face and throat caused by this group of medicines.

Interactions with other medicines

Potassium supplements/potassium-sparing diuretics (risk of hyperkalemia), NSAIDs (reduced antihypertensive effect and possible kidney harm), other antihypertensives/diuretics (additive hypotension), lithium (increased lithium levels/toxicity), CYP3A4 inhibitors/inducers affecting amlodipine levels (e.g., clarithromycin, azoles, rifampicin), alcohol (may increase dizziness)

How to store Amlozaar Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Amlozaar Tablet

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Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MICRO LABS

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive

Drug class:

Calcium channel blocker + Angiotensin II receptor blocker (CCB + ARB)