Amlozal Tablet 5/100 mg (Amlodipine Besylate, Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this medication is one tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is advised to take it at the same time each day (e.g., morning). Generally, Amlozal 5/50 mg is administered once daily, and if blood pressure is not sufficiently controlled after two weeks, it can be increased to 10/50 mg once daily.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric patients under 18 years of age, therefore the use of this medication is not recommended.

This drug can cause severe harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately once pregnancy is confirmed. Due to its blood pressure-lowering effects, dizziness may occur; caution is needed when engaging in hazardous activities such as working at heights or driving. This medication should not be used in patients with severely impaired liver function, severe aortic stenosis, or in patients in shock. When starting this medication, patients with reduced blood volume may experience symptoms of hypotension, so their condition should be well managed beforehand. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function may require dose adjustment, and those with allergies to the ingredients of this drug should avoid taking it. During use, symptoms such as dizziness, headache, drowsiness, and other side effects may occur due to blood pressure reduction, and rarely, allergic reactions such as skin rashes or breathing difficulties may happen. When taken with other antihypertensive agents, the effect may be enhanced, so it should be administered after consulting a physician. Taking this medication with grapefruit juice may increase the concentration of the drug in the blood and raise the risk of side effects, thus it is advisable to avoid it. This drug is not recommended for breastfeeding women, and its safety has not been established for children under 18 years of age. In the case of overdose, severe hypotension and heart abnormalities may occur, so it is vital to adhere to the prescribed dosages and consult a healthcare professional immediately if any abnormal symptoms arise. This drug must be stored out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container may cause a decrease in quality or increase the risk of accidents.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blistering, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output.

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• drowsiness
• weakness
• chest discomfort
• chest pain
• early satiety
• peripheral edema
• pitting edema
• abdominal discomfort

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain storage temperatures between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Light pink film-coated tablet with a rectangular shape

Package unit

30 tablets per bottle