It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amlozep 5/10.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Amlozep 5/10 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Amlozep 5/10 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Amlozep 5/10 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As it is advisable to exercise caution when driving with Amlozep 5/10.
CAUTION
Amlozep 5/10 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amlozep 5/10 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for better dose adjustment.
CAUTION
Amlozep 5/10 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amlozep 5/10 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Amlozep 5/10 is started at a lower dose in patients with liver disease and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.
Medicine Overview of Amlozep 5/10 5mg+10mg Capsule
Introduction
Amlozep 5/10 is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This is a combination of two medicines that controls blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It helps to lower high blood pressure and thus reduces the chances of fut ... Show more
Uses of Amlozep 5/10
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Side effects of Amlozep 5/10
Common
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
How to use Amlozep 5/10
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amlozep 5/10 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Amlozep 5/10 works
Amlozep 5/10 is a combination of two medicines: Amlodipine and benazepril which lower blood pressure effectively. It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Amlozep 5/10 for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Do not take Amlozep 5/10 if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
Brief Description
Indication
Oral
Hypertension
Adult: Amlodipine component: 2.5-10 mg once daily; benazepril component: 10-40 mg once daily. Titrate dose gradually according to ... Show more
Administration
Additive effect when used with catecholamine depleting drugs; monitor for hypotension and/or marked bradycardia. If used with clonidine, clonidine wit ... Show more
Adult Dose
Discontinue as soon as possible when pregnancy is detected; affects renin-angiotensin system, causing oligohydramnios, which may result in fetal injur ... Show more
Renal Dose
Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium antagonist. It lowers BP by relaxing the coronary vascular smooth muscles and producing coronary vasodilation; ... Show more
Contraindication
Safety and efficacy in paediatric patients have not been established.
Mode of Action
May be taken with or without food.
Precaution
Hypertension
Side Effect
Renal impairment: Decrease dose if CrCl <30 mL/min, severe liver impairment, or coadministered with diuretic
Pregnancy Category Note
>10%
Amlodipine
Peripheral edema (2-15%),Pulmonary edema (7-15%)
1-10%
Amlodipine
Abdominal pain (1.6%),Dizziness (1.1-3.4%),Dyspepsia (1-2%),F ... Show more
Interaction
Patients with history of angioedema; pregnancy, lactation.
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