Amocal BZ 5/205mg+20mg
Capsule
Opsonin Pharma Limited
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amocal BZ 5/20. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Amocal BZ 5/20 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Amocal BZ 5/20 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the ba... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Amocal BZ 5/20 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As it is advisable to exercise caution when driving with Amocal BZ 5/20.... View More |
| Kidney | CAUTION Amocal BZ 5/20 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amocal BZ 5/20 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Amocal BZ 5/20 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amocal BZ 5/20 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Amocal BZ 5/20 is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This is a combination of two medicines that controls blood pressure when a single me... View More
Uses of Amocal BZ 5/20
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Side effects of Amocal BZ 5/20
- Ankle swelling
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Palpitations
- Increased potassium level in blood
- Sleepiness
- Cough
- Taste change
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Decreased blood pressure
- Upset stomach
How to use Amocal BZ 5/20
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amocal BZ 5/20 may be take... View More
How Amocal BZ 5/20 works
Amocal BZ 5/20 is a combination of two medicines: Amlodipine and benazepril which lower blood pressure effectively. It works by relaxing blood vessels s... View More
- You have been prescribed Amocal BZ 5/20 for the treatment of high blood pressure.
- Lowering blood pressure reduces chance of future heart attack & strokes.
- It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- Do not take Amocal BZ 5/20 if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
Indication
Oral Hypertension Adult: Amlodipine component: 2.5-10 mg once daily; benazepril component: 10-40 mg once daily. Titrate dose gradually according to re... View More
Administration
Additive effect when used with catecholamine depleting drugs; monitor for hypotension and/or marked bradycardia. If used with clonidine, clonidine withd... View More
Adult Dose
Discontinue as soon as possible when pregnancy is detected; affects renin-angiotensin system, causing oligohydramnios, which may result in fetal injury ... View More
Renal Dose
Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium antagonist. It lowers BP by relaxing the coronary vascular smooth muscles and producing coronary vasodilation; t... View More
Contraindication
Safety and efficacy in paediatric patients have not been established.
Mode of Action
May be taken with or without food.
Precaution
Hypertension
Side Effect
Renal impairment: Decrease dose if CrCl <30 mL/min, severe liver impairment, or coadministered with diuretic
Pregnancy Category Note
>10% Amlodipine Peripheral edema (2-15%),Pulmonary edema (7-15%) 1-10% Amlodipine Abdominal pain (1.6%),Dizziness (1.1-3.4%),Dyspepsia (1-2%),Fat... View More
Interaction
Patients with history of angioedema; pregnancy, lactation.
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