Co-Disys 5 mg+80 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (5 x 6: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Amlodipine besilate valsartan
Company Healthcare pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Co disys 5 mg tablet Co disys 10 mg tablet

Indications

  • Treatment of hypertension

Pharmacology

  • Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker
  • Valsartan blocks the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of Angiotensin II

Dosage & Administration

  • Once daily doses of 2.5 mg - 10 mg for Amlodipine
  • Doses of 80 mg-320 mg for Valsartan
  • Dosage can be increased after 1 to 2 weeks of therapy

Interaction

  • No drug interaction studies conducted for Amlodipine and Valsartan combination

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to any components of this product

Side Effects

  • Includes peripheral edema, nasal congestion, sore throat, discomfort when swallowing, dizziness

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category D
  • Not known whether Amlodipine or Valsartan is excreted in human milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Avoid fetal or neonatal exposure
  • Assess for hypotension
  • Warn patients with severe obstructive coronary artery disease about the risk of myocardial infarction or increased angina

Use in Special Populations

  • Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients not established

Therapeutic Class

  • Combined antihypertensive preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture

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