Amocal BZ 5/205mg+20mg
Rx- Company:
- Opsonin Pharma Limited
- Dosage form:
- Capsule
- Pack size:
- Capsule
৳ 8.04/unit
Pack: ৳ 8.04
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At a glance
Amlodipine and Benazepril Hydrochloride combination is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It helps to lower high blood pressure and reduces the chances of future heart attack and stroke.
Indications
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with either monotherapy
Dosage
Adult Dose:
- Amlodipine 2.5-10 mg and Benazepril 10-80 mg once daily
- Usually started after monotherapy failure or when Amlodipine causes edema
- Discontinue as soon as pregnancy is detected
- Caution in elderly, renal or hepatic impairment, congestive heart failure, severe aortic stenosis
- Symptomatic hypotension may occur in patients with salt/volume depletion
- ACE inhibitors may cause cholestatic jaundice and fulminant hepatic necrosis; discontinue if jaundice or elevated liver enzymes
- Monitor renal function and serum potassium periodically
- Angioedema of face, extremities, lips, tongue, glottis, larynx and intestinal angioedema may occur
- Persistent dry cough may occur
Renal Dose: Dose adjustment may be needed for renal impairment.
Side effects
- Ankle swelling
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Palpitations
- Increased potassium level in blood
- Sleepiness
- Cough
- Taste change
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Decreased blood pressure
- Upset stomach
Precautions & warnings
[UNSAFE] Amlodipine + Benazepril Hydrochloride may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. May cause dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
Caution in patients with severe renal disease, hepatic impairment, high potassium levels, or those undergoing surgery. ACE inhibitor-induced cough should be reported to your doctor. During surgery or anesthesia, hypotension may occur.