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These brands contain the same active ingredient (Amlodipine Besilate + Olmesartan Medoxomil). Strength and form may differ — confirm substitution with your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Azoren
Rx5 mg+40 mg • Tablet
Indications & Uses
Azoren is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Substitute individually titrated components for patients on Amlodipine and Olmesartan Medoxomil. This combination may also be given with increased amounts of Amlodipine, Olmesartan Medoxomil, or both, as needed.Initial therapy: Initiate with 5/20 mg once daily for 1 to 2 weeks and titrate as needed up to a maximum of 10/40 mg once daily. Due to decreased clearance of Amlodipine among elderly patients the recommended starting dose of Amlodipine is 2.5 mg in patients 75 years. The lowest dose of the combination is 5/20 mg; therefore, initial therapy with this combination drug is not recommended in patients >75 years old.
Side Effects
The most common side effects include peripheral edema, headache, flushing, and dizziness. It can also cause Intestinal problems known a sprue-like enteropathy.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Amlodipine and Olmesartan Medoxomil combination should be used with caution because there is a risk for- Hypotension in volume- or salt depleted patients. Vasodilation in patients with severe aortic stenosis. Increased frequency, duration or severity of angina or acute Ml in patients with severe obstructive coronary artery disease.
Contraindications
Cannot be co-administered with Aliskiren in patients with diabetes.