Amlozaar 50mg Tabs

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Amlozaar (5/50 mg) Tablet

• Stomach pain
• Chills
• Difficulty or painful urination
• Back pain
• Chest tightness
• Weakness in arms, hands, legs or feet
• Swelling of ankles or feet
• Difficulty in breathing
• Dizziness
• Increased heartbeat
• Redness of face, neck, arms, and chest
• Muscle pain

  When not to use it?

  Allergy

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to amlodipine, other calcium-channel blockers, losartan, or any other angiotensin receptor blockers.

  Aliskiren

  Coadministration of aliskiren and this combination of medicine is not recommended due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. This risk is especially higher in the elderly population and in patients with diabetes and kidney diseases.

  Warnings

  Warnings for special population

  Pregnancy

  This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women except in life-threatening conditions. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

  Breast-feeding

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.

  General warnings

  Hyperkalemia

  This medicine may increase potassium levels in the blood (hyperkalemia). This may cause serious side effects such as fatal cardiac rhythm irregularities. It is advised to avoid potassium-rich foods (potatoes, bananas) and other medicines that may increase potassium levels (potassium-sparing diuretics and potassium supplements) during treatment with this medicine.

  Use in pediatrics

  This medicine is not recommended for use in children since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

  Coronary artery diseases

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients with coronary artery diseases since it may worsen the patient’s condition. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

  Impaired liver function

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

  Aortic stenosis

  This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from aortic stenosis due to the increased risk of very low blood pressure. Close monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

  Driving and operating machines

  This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

  Interactions

  All drugs interact differently from person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

  Interaction with Alcohol

  Description

  N/A

  Instructions

  Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.

  Carbamazepine

  Itraconazole

  Lithium

  Corticosteroids

  Rifampicin

  Aliskiren

  Captopril

  Insulin

  Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines

  Disease interactions

  Congestive heart failure

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients with congestive heart failure since it may worsen the patient’s condition. Close monitoring of blood pressure, electrolyte level, and heart function is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

  Cardiogenic shock

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from a cardiogenic shock since it may worsen the patient’s condition.

  Food interactions

  Consumption of grapefruit juice is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects such as dizziness, headache, swelling of hands and feet, etc.

  Lab interactions

  Information not available.

  This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking. Interaction with Medicine