Camlopril 5 mg+10 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.04 (5 x 6: ৳ 181.20)
Strip Price: ৳ 36.24
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amlodipine besilate benazepril hydrochloride |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of hypertension
- Not indicated for initial therapy of hypertension
Pharmacology
- Inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
- Dihydropyridine calcium antagonist
- Inhibits transmembrane influx of calcium ions
- Peripheral arterial vasodilator
Dosage & Administration
- Effective in once-daily doses of 2.5-10 mg for Amlodipine
- Effective in doses of 10-80 mg for Benazepril
- Dose titration guided by clinical effect
- Replacement therapy option
Interaction
- Potential interactions with diuretics
- Interaction with potassium supplements and potassium-sparing diuretics
- Concomitant use with oral anticoagulants, beta blockers, and more
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to Benazepril or Amlodipine
Side Effects
- Mild and transient side effects
- Discontinuation of therapy in approximately 4% of patients
- Most common reasons for discontinuation: cough and edema
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy categories C and D
- Discontinuation advised during pregnancy
- Minimal excretion into breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with severe renal disease
- Risk of hyperkalemia
- Caution advised in patients with hepatic failure
Use in Special Populations
- Clinical experience in geriatric use
- Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients not established
Overdose Effects
- No reported human overdoses
Therapeutic Class
- Combined antihypertensive preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store below 25°C
- Store away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children