Amlodipine And Hydrochlorothiazide
Therapeutic Group
Calcium Channel BlockersIndication Dosage
Hypertension, Myocardial Ischaemia:
- Adults: The initial Dose Of 1 Tab Once Daily, May Be Increased To A maximum daily Dose Of 2 Tab
- Children: Not Recommended.
Content
- Tab 5 /12.5mg: Amlodipine5mg, Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg.
- Plus Tab 10 /12.5mg: Amlodipine10mg, Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg.
Pregnancy
Contraindicated In Pregnancy.
Stability
- Calcium Antagonist
- Diuretic
Contra Indications
- Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Stenosis, Unstable Angina, Hypersensitivity To Dihydropyridines,
Precautions
- Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Stenosis, Unstable Angina, Hypersensitivity To Dihydropyridines,
Lactation
- Not Recommended.
Side Effects
- Headache
- Oedema
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Flushing And Dizziness
- Rash
- Gingival Hyperplasia.
- Rare: Alopecia
- Pruritus
- Angioedema
- Palpitations
- Dyspnoea
- Abdominal Pain
- Back Pain
- Dyspepsia
- Muscle Cramps
- Asthenia
- Somnolence
- Altered Bowel Habit
- Myalgia
- Arthralgia
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Pancreatitis
- Mood Changes
- Dry Mouth
- Increased Micturition
- Hyperglycaemia
- Impotence
- Sweating
- Syncope
- Thrombocytopenia
- Vasculitis
- Visual Disturbances.