Brand Name
Amlodac-H
Generic Name / Composition
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Amlodipine 5 mg – Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB)
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Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg – Thiazide Diuretic (water pill)
Main Category
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Antihypertensive Combination (CCB + Diuretic)
Description
Amlodac-H Tablet is a dual-action blood pressure medicine combining Amlodipine and Hydrochlorothiazide.
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Amlodipine relaxes blood vessels, improving blood flow and lowering blood pressure.
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Hydrochlorothiazide removes excess salt and water from the body, reducing blood volume and pressure.
Together, they provide better control of hypertension, especially in patients not responding to single-drug therapy.
Uses / Indications
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High blood pressure (Hypertension)
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Prevention of stroke, heart attack, and other cardiovascular complications in hypertensive patients
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Useful in patients with resistant or uncontrolled hypertension
Dosage (General Guidance)
(As prescribed by physician)
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Adults: 1 tablet once daily
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Best taken in the morning with food, to avoid frequent nighttime urination (due to diuretic)
Route: Oral
Side Effects
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Swelling of ankles/feet (edema)
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Frequent urination
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Dizziness, headache, weakness
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Nausea, stomach upset
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Low potassium levels, muscle cramps
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Rare: Low BP, fast heartbeat, gout flare-up
Precautions / Warnings
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Avoid in severe kidney disease or liver impairment
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May cause electrolyte imbalance (low sodium, potassium) – regular monitoring advised
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Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding
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Avoid excess salt intake
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Use cautiously in patients with gout, diabetes, or dehydration
Drug Interactions
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Other antihypertensives (↑ low BP effect)
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Diuretics & steroids (↑ electrolyte imbalance risk)
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Digoxin (↑ risk of toxicity with low potassium)
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NSAIDs (↓ effect of Hydrochlorothiazide)
Packaging
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Strip of 10 tablets
Manufacturer
Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd.
Ahmedabad, India
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