Alsartan AM (5+50) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd.. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Losartan Potassium, Amlodipine Besilate. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 43.8 (arround $0.6132 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :
(Losartan Potassium+ Amlodipine Besilate)
Pharma Company :
Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd.
Brand Label :
Alsartan AM (5+50)
Preparation Type :
Tablet
Single Dose :
1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
Amlodipine Besilate-5 mg
Losartan Potassium-50 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :
10 Tablet
Price Unit :
Rs 4.38 INR (arround $0.06132 US Dollar)
Price Pack :
Rs 43.8 INR (arround $0.6132 US Dollar)
Drug details for Alsartan AM (5+50)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Alsartan AM (5+50) are :
Amlodipine Besilate-5 mg
Losartan Potassium-50 mg
Losartan Potassium Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Mild to moderate hypertension. Diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus.
For more details on Losartan Potassium, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Losartan Potassium..
Amlodipine Besilate Indication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Amlodipine Besilate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Amlodipine Besilate..
Alsartan AM (5+50) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 2 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Alsartan AM (5+50), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Amlodipine Besilate-5 mg Losartan Potassium-50 mg). Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.