Amlozaar 25/5 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Amlozaar Information

Amlozaar is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Amlozaar have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Amlozaar. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Amlozaar have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Amlozaar are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Amlozaar has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Amlozaar has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amlozaar related warnings section.

Amlozaar is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Amlozaar are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Amlozaar may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Amlozaar, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Amlozaar Benefits & Uses
Amlozaar Dosage & How to Take
Amlozaar Side Effects
Amlozaar Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Amlozaar with Other Drugs
Amlozaar Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Amlozaar
Amlozaar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Amlozaar Benefits & Uses

Amlozaar is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Amlozaar Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Amlodipine (5 mg) Losartan (50 mg)/Tablet
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Amlodipine (5 mg) Losartan (50 mg)/Tablet, dosage frequency my increase as needed
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Amlodipine (5 mg) Losartan (50 mg)/Tablet, dosage frequency my increase as needed

Amlozaar Related Warnings

Is the use of Amlozaar safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Amlozaar. If you are pregnant, do not take Amlozaar without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Amlozaar safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Amlozaar as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Amlozaar on the Kidneys?

Using Amlozaar does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Amlozaar on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Amlozaar on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Amlozaar on the Heart?

Amlozaar may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Amlozaar with Other Drugs

Amlozaar should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Itraconazole

Tizanidine

Simvastatin,Ezetimibe

Isoniazid,Pyrazinamide,Rifampicin

Amiloride

Moderate

Aspirin

Atenolol

Clotrimazole

Clarithromycin

Acarbose

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Aspirin

Codeine

Ibuprofen

Amlozaar Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amlozaar unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Low Blood Pressure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Liver Disease
Heart Failure
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Hyperkalemia
Angioedema

Frequently asked Questions about Amlozaar

Is this Amlozaar habit forming or addictive?

Amlozaar does not cause addiction.

Amlozaar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amlozaar

Amlozaar may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amlozaar

Taking Amlozaar with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Frequently asked Questions about Amlozaar

Question over 5 years ago

Does Amlozaar cause memory loss?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, use of Amlozaar has not been associated with memory loss. But if you are in doubt do discuss with your doctor to check for underlying medical conditions resulting in memory loss.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Amlozaar with paracetamol?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Amlozaar can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Amlozaar without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Amlozaar is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Amlozaar work?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Amlozaar is calcium channel blocker. It works by inhibiting the movement of calcium into vascular smooth muscle cells and cardiac cells which inhibits the contraction of cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle and reduce electrical conduction within heart cell and dilate blood vessel. Dilation of the blood vessel reduces the blood pressure.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Amlozaar with telmisatan?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Amlozaar can be taken with telmisartan. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of Amlozaar and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).