Amlizekt
PRESCRIPTION
ACE inhibitors in combination with other drugs. ACE inhibitors in combination with blockers “slow” calcium channels.
Manual
Amlizekt 5 mg + 5 mg:
Each uncoated tablet contains:
- Amlodipine Besilate BP equivalent to Amoldipine 5 mg;
- Lisinopril USP equivalent to Anhydrous Lisinopril 5 mg.
Amlizekt 5 mg + 10 mg:
Each uncoated tablet contains:
- Amlodipine Besilate BP equivalent to Amoldipine 5 mg;
- Lisinopril USP equivalent to Anhydrous Lisinopril 10 mg.
Should be used with the following indications:
- treatment of mild to moderate hypertension. It is also indicated in hypertension not responding to monotherapy with ACE inhibitors or calcium antagonists. It may also be substituted for the titrated doses of the individual components.
The usual initial dosage of Amlizekt is one tablet (5 mg+5 mg or 5 mg +10 mg) daily.
If blood pressure control is inadequate after a week or two, the dose may be increased to two tablets daily.
The dosage, however, should be individualized.