PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition:
Each tablet contains

• Indapamide (sustained-release) – 1.5 mg
• Amlodipine besilate – 5 mg

Uses / Indication

• Management of essential hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Used in patients who require combination therapy with a diuretic and a calcium channel blocker
• Helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular events such as stroke and heart attack in hypertensive patients

Direction of Use

• As directed by the physician

Side Effects

• Dizziness or light-headedness
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Peripheral oedema (swelling of ankles or feet)
• Gastrointestinal disturbances (nausea, abdominal pain)
• Rare: low potassium levels, skin rash, muscle cramps

Warnings / Interactions / Caution:

Warnings

• Use with caution in patients with liver or kidney impairment
• Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding unless clearly necessary
• Monitor electrolytes and kidney function periodically

Interactions

• May interact with other antihypertensive agents, increasing the risk of hypotension
• Avoid concurrent use with lithium (risk of lithium toxicity)
• NSAIDs may reduce the antihypertensive effect
• May interact with potassium-depleting or potassium-sparing agents

Caution

• Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight (photosensitivity risk with indapamide)
• Do not discontinue medication abruptly
• Inform physician of all medications being taken
• Regular blood pressure and lab monitoring recommended