Tenivasc 5 mg+20 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 240.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amlodipine besilate olmesartan medoxomil |
| Company | Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of hypertension
- Lowering blood pressure
- Initial therapy for hypertension
- Individualized blood pressure goals
Pharmacology
- Calcium channel blocker
- Inhibition of calcium ion influx
- Effect on vascular smooth muscle cells
- Peripheral arterial vasodilator
- Blockade of angiotensin II effects
- Inhibition of aldosterone secretion
Dosage & Administration
- Individual titration of components
- Titration for maximum dosage
- Starting dose for elderly patients
- Recommended initial therapy dosage
Interaction
- Potential attenuation by NSAIDs
- Close monitoring of blood pressure
- Monitoring of renal function and electrolytes
Contraindications
- Co-administration with Aliskiren in diabetic patients
Side Effects
- Peripheral edema
- Headache
- Flushing
- Dizziness
- Sprue-like enteropathy
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category D
- Risk of fetal death
- Discontinuation during pregnancy
- Unknown excretion in human milk
- Assessment of adverse effects on nursing infants
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution for hypotension in depleted patients
- Risk of vasodilation in severe aortic stenosis
- Increased angina frequency in severe coronary artery disease
Use in Special Populations
- No established safety in pediatric patients
- Safety and effectiveness in geriatric patients
- Unknown studies in renal impairment
- Not recommended for hepatically impaired patients
Overdose Effects
- No human overdose information available
Therapeutic Class
- Combined antihypertensive preparations
Storage Conditions
- Do not store above 30°C
- Keep away from light
- Keep out of the reach of children