Camlopril 5 mg+20 mg (Capsule)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amlodipine besilate benazepril hydrochloride |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of hypertension
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of angiotensin-converting enzyme
- Calcium ion antagonist
- Vasodilation effect on vascular smooth muscle
- Rate and extent of absorption
Dosage & Administration
- Effective dose of Amlodipine: 2.5-10 mg
- Effective dose of Benazepril: 10-80 mg
- Dose titration guided by clinical effect
- Replacement therapy
Interaction
- Interaction with diuretics
- Interaction with potassium supplements and potassium-sparing diuretics
- Safe concomitant use with other medications
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Benazepril or Amlodipine
Side Effects
- Mild and transient side effects
- Discontinuation reasons: cough and edema
- Incidence of edema and other side effects
- Rare side effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Categories C and D
- Discontinuation during pregnancy
- Excretion into breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with severe renal disease
- Potential for hyperkalemia
- Caution in patients with hepatic failure
- Consideration of ACE inhibitor-induced cough
- Consideration during surgery or anesthesia
- No evidence of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or impairment of fertility
Use in Special Populations
- Clinical experience in geriatric use
- Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients not established
Overdose Effects
- No reported human overdoses with any combination of Amlodipine and Benazepril
- No reports of death in human overdoses with Benazepril and other ACE inhibitors
Therapeutic Class
- Combined antihypertensive preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 25°C
- Away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children