ARB Duo Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing Brand Resources

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Telmisartan 40 mg, amlodipine besilate 5 mg

Indications/Uses

HTN. Initial therapy in patients who are likely to need multiple drugs to achieve BP goals.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Individualized dosage and may increase after at least 2 wk. Recommended dose: Telmisartan 20-80 mg once daily & amlodipine 2.5-10 mg once daily. Max: 80 mg/10 mg once daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Co-administration w/ aliskiren in patients w/ diabetes.

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Special Precautions

Hepatic impairment. Discontinue immediately during pregnancy. Not recommended during lactation. Elderly >75 yr. Telmisartan: Symptomatic hypotension may occur in patients w/ an activated renin-angiotensin system eg, vol- or salt-depleted patients. Hyperkalemia may occur in patients w/ advanced renal impairment, heart failure, on renal replacement therapy, or on K supplements, K-sparing diuretics, K-containing salt substitutes or other drugs that increase K levels. Reduced clearance in patients w/ biliary obstructive disorders. Amlodipine: Symptomatic hypotension in patients w/ severe aortic stenosis.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Dizziness & peripheral edema.

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Drug Interactions

Do not administer w/ aliskiren. Telmisartan: Reversible increase in serum conc & toxicity of lithium. Median increase in peak plasma conc & trough conc of digoxin. Amlodipine: Increased exposure to simvastatin.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Angiotensin II Antagonists / Calcium Antagonists

ATC Classification

C09DB04 - telmisartan and amlodipine ; Belongs to the class of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) and calcium channel blockers. Used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

ARB Duo FC tab

Packing/Price

30's

ARB Duo

telmisartan + amlodipine

Manufacturer:

Corona Remedies

Distributor:

Iberica Verheilen