Amlovas H (12.5+2.5) Tablet | Price, Usage, Dosage, Composition, and Brand Substitutes - Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug
Amlovas H (12.5+2.5) Tablet
Amlovas H (12.5+2.5) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Macleods 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 Amlodipine, Hydrochlorothiazide. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 15 Tablet and is priced at Rs 63.7 (arround $0.8918 US Dollar)| Generic (Salt) Combination : | (Amlodipine+ Hydrochlorothiazide) |
| Pharma Company : | Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd. |
| Brand Label : | Amlovas H (12.5+2.5) |
| Preparation Type : | Tablet |
| Single Dose : | 1 Tablet |
| Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) : |
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| Pack Size/Qty/Vol : | 15 Tablet |
| Price Unit : | Rs 4.25 INR (arround $0.0595 US Dollar) |
| Price Pack : | Rs 63.7 INR (arround $0.8918 US Dollar) |
Drug details for Amlovas H (12.5+2.5)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Amlovas H (12.5+2.5) are :
Amlodipine
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Amlodipine is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). Amlodipine is in a class of medications called calcium channel blockers. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard. It controls chest pain by increasing the supply of blood to the heart. If taken regularly, amlodipine controls chest pain, but it does not stop chest pain once it starts. Your doctor may prescribe a different medication to take when you have chest pain.High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.
For more details on Amlodipine, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Amlodipine..
HydrochlorothiazideIndication (Prescribed for or used as): Hydrochlorothiazide is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Hydrochlorothiazide is used to treat edema (fluid retention; excess fluid held in body tissues) caused by various medical problems, including heart, kidney, and liver disease and to treat edema caused by using certain medications including estrogen and corticosteroids. Hydrochlorothiazide is in a class of medications called diuretics ('water pills'). It works by causing the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine.High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.Hypertension, heart failure, mild to moderate renal or hepatic failure. Renal diabetes insipidus.
For more details on Hydrochlorothiazide, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Hydrochlorothiazide..
Amlovas H (12.5+2.5) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 1 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Amlovas H (12.5+2.5), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Amlodipine-2.5 mg Hydrochlorothiazide-12.5 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.
| Brand | Price (Rs.) | Brand | Price (Rs.) |
| Eslo D (2.5+12.5) | 52.5 |