Description
Amlozaar in Kenya is a combination medication that includes two active ingredients: Amlodipine and Losartan. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and may be prescribed to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney problems, especially in patients with certain underlying conditions like diabetes or chronic kidney disease.
Components:
- Amlodipine:
- Class: Calcium channel blocker.
- Action: Relaxes and widens the blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily and reducing the workload on the heart.
- Uses: Treatment of hypertension and angina (chest pain).
- Losartan:
- Class: Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).
- Action: Blocks the action of a substance that causes blood vessels to tighten, thereby relaxing blood vessels and lowering blood pressure.
- Uses: Treats hypertension, reduces the risk of stroke in people with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart, and can protect the kidneys in people with type 2 diabetes.
Common Side Effects:
- Dizziness or lightheadedness (especially when starting the medication)
- Swelling (edema), particularly in the ankles or feet (due to Amlodipine)
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Cough (less common with Losartan than with ACE inhibitors)
Precautions:
- Monitor kidney function, especially in patients with kidney disease.
- Be cautious of potential drug interactions.
- Patients with liver issues may require dosage adjustments.
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