Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
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Indication: Hypertension Add-on or initial therapy Age: Adult |
Dose: by mouth – 12.5 mg/150 mg Frequency: once daily Note: Initiate with 12.5 mg/150 mg by mouth once daily; after 2-4 weeks, may increase the dose if needed; not to exceed 25 mg/300 mg |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Age: Pediatric |
Dose: No approved pediatric dosage available Note: No approved pediatric dosage available |
Renal Dose
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Condition: Renal Impairment |
Dose: Dosage Form with Dose – Not mentioned Note: Use with caution |
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Condition: Renal Impairment |
Dose: Dosage Form with Dose – Not mentioned Note: Dose adjustment not necessary |
Administration
- Can be taken with or without food
- Take at same time daily
Side Effect
- Dizziness (2%)
- Vertigo (1%)
- Hypokalemia (2%)
- Increased uric acid level (2%)
- Hyperkalemia (1%)
- Diarrhea (2%)
- Increased ALT (1%)
- Flu-like syndrome (2%)
- Cough (1%)
- Weakness (1%)
- Arthralgia (1%)
- Diarrhea (2.3%)
- Cough (1.1%)
- Rash (1%)
- Increased creatinine kinase (1%)
- Increased BUN (≤ 7%)
- Hyperkalemia (≤1%)
- Decreased hematocrit
- Decreased hemoglobin
- Gastroesophageal reflux
- Periorbital edema
- Toxic epiderma necrolysis
- Increased uric acid
- Severe hypotension
- Stevens Johnson syndrome
- Anaphylactic reactions
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
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Antihypertensive (Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril, Ramipril, Benazepril, Fosinopril, Quinapril, Perindopril, Losartan, Valsartan, Candesartan, Irbesartan, Telmisartan, Olmesartan, Propranolol, Metoprolol, Atenolol, Carvedilol, Bisoprolol, Nadolol, Amlodipine, Diltiazem, Verapamil, Nifedipine, Nicardipine, Hydrochlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Indapamide, Furosemide, Bumetanide, Torsemide, Spironolactone, Amiloride, Triamterene, Prazosin, Doxazosin, Terazosin, Clonidine, Methyldopa, Hydralazine, Minoxidil)
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Increased risk of hypotension
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ACE Inhibitors (Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril, Ramipril, Benazepril, Fosinopril, Quinapril, Perindopril), angiotensin II receptor antagonists, NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Diclofenac, Celecoxib, Meloxicam, Indomethacin, Piroxicam, Ketorolac)
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Increased risk of acute renal failure
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
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History of Angioedema
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Risk of life-threatening swelling
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Severe Renal Impairment
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Risk of kidney failure
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
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Data Sources
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