- Hypertension
- 1 tab OD
Tablet:
- 2.5mg/50mg/12.5mg
- 5mg/50mg/12.5mg
Best taken in the morning due to the diuresis effect of hydrochlorothiazide (peaks in 4 hours)
Amlodipine: Dihydropyridine, calcium channel blocker
Hydrochlorothiazide: Thiazide diuretic
Losartan: Angiotensin II receptor (ARB) blocker
- Arrhythmia
- Bradycardia
- Peripheral ischemia
- Syncope
- Postural hypotension
- Vasculitis
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Tremor
- Anorexia
- Dysphagia
- Pancreatitis
- Hot flashes
- Weight gain
- Muscle cramps
- Sexual dysfunction
- Skin reactions
- Tinnitus
- Hyperglycemia
- Increased sweating
- Nocturia
- Hypersensitivity to components or sulfonamides
- Anuria
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding (HCTZ dose >50 mg/day)
- Cimetidine
- Indomethacin
- Rifamycin
- Lithium
- Carbamazepine
- Alcohol
- Barbiturates
- Narcotics
- Corticosteroids
Drug Status
Availability | Prescription only |
Pregnancy | Category D |
Breastfeeding | Contraindicated |
Schedule | Not controlled |
BRAND NAME | STRENGTH | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Amlozaar-H | 2.5mg/12.5mg/50mg | Tablet | 30’s | Micro Labs | Micro Labs |
Unizar Forte | 5mg/12.5mg/50mg | Tablet | 30’s | Medisel Kenya | Medisel Kenya |