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LOPO AM
Generic Name: Losartan + Amlodipine
Dosage Form: Tablet
TG Name: Cardiovascular
What is Lopo AM® used for?
Lopo AM® is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Hypertension is a medical condition in which blood pressure is elevated persistently in the arteries. It is considered an essential risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.
How Lopo AM® works?
Lopo AM® is a combination of two medicines, namely, Losartan and Amlodipine. Losartan belongs to a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It lowers the blood pressure and increases the blood flow by preventing the narrowing of blood vessels. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that dilates (widens) blood vessels and increases blood flow. Altogether, it helps to lower high blood pressure.
Common side effects of Lopo AM®
Sleepiness, taste changes, ankle swelling, headache, flushing (feeling warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), dizziness, tiredness, palpitations (irregular heartbeat), upset stomach, and hyperkalaemia (increased potassium levels in the blood)..
What if you forget to take Lopo AM® tablet?
If you miss a dose of Lopo AM® tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
How Lopo AM® comes to the market
Lopo AM® Losartan 50 mg + Amlodipine 5 mg
NIVIX Pharmaceuticals Limited