Probis AM 2.5 mg+5 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Indications

  • Treatment of hypertension as substitution therapy in patients controlled with individual products
  • Substitution therapy for adequately controlled patients
  • Treatment of high blood pressure

Pharmacology

  • Contains Amlodipine and Bisoprolol Fumarate
  • Amlodipine inhibits calcium ion influx into cells
  • Amlodipine reduces peripheral vascular resistance
  • Bisoprolol is a synthetic, beta1-selective adrenoceptor blocking agent

Dosage & Administration

  • One tablet once daily
  • Recommended fixed-dose combination

Interactions

  • Combinations not recommended with verapamil, diltiazem, and centrally-acting antihypertensive drugs
  • Caution with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors, CYP3A4 inducers, simvastatin, Tacrolimus, Cyclosporine, etc.
  • Combinations to be considered with Mefloquine, Rifampicin, Ergotamine derivatives, etc.

Contraindications

  • Acute heart failure or during episodes of heart failure decompensation
  • Obstruction of the outflow tract of the left ventricle
  • Cardiogenic shock
  • Sick sinus syndrome
  • Severe bronchial asthma
  • Untreated phaeochromocytoma
  • Hypersensitivity to bisoprolol, amlodipine, etc.

Side Effects

  • Common: Dizziness, headache, somnolence, palpitations, flushing, gastrointestinal complaints, edema, fatigue
  • Uncommon: Insomnia, mood changes, visual disturbances, bronchospasm, skin discoloration, myalgia, potency disorders
  • Rare: Nightmares, hallucinations, allergic reactions, hepatitis

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not recommended during pregnancy and lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in patients with heart failure, impaired hepatic function, obstructive airways diseases
  • Avoid in patients with certain conditions like bronchospasm, diabetes mellitus, AV block, thyrotoxicosis
  • Careful use in patients undergoing general anesthesia

Use in Special Populations

  • Caution in elderly, lack of data for pediatric use, special caution in hepatic impairment
  • No dosage adjustment required for mild to moderate renal impairment

Overdose Effects

  • Signs of overdose with beta-blockers
  • Possible consequences of amlodipine overdose include excessive vasodilation and hypotension
  • Discontinuation of treatment and supportive/symptomatic treatment recommended in case of overdose

Therapeutic Class

  • Anti-hypertensive

Storage Conditions

  • Keep in a dry place below 30°C
  • Protect from light
  • Keep out of reach of children

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