Dosage ; 10-40mg OD
Combinations ; - see below
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olmat | Micro | MicroLtd | 20mg | 30 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 1190.00 |
| Olvance | Sun | SunLtd | 20mg
40mg |
14 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 840 .00
KES 1154 |
| More info | |
|---|---|
| Mode Of Action | Blocks Vasoconstrictor and aldosterone secreting effects of
angiotensin II by selectively
Binding to AT1 receptor. Does not cause dry cough like other ACEis |
| Drug Indication | Hypertension |
| Precautions | Severe CCF |
| Contra-Indications | Pregnancy, alergy to the drug. |
| Side Effects | Hyperuricemia, Hypotension, Leukopenia,
Thrombocytopenia,
Back pain, dizinness, Influenza like cough, pharyngitis, ,Nausea, URTI |
| Dosage | 10-40mg OD |
| Special Information | |
| Pregnancy Category | D |
| Pregnancy Category Description | Drugs, which have caused, are suspected to have caused, or may be expected to cause an increased rise in the frequency of malformations or irreversible damage. These drugs may also have adverse pharmacological effects required required |
| Drug Category | |
| Drug Sub-Category | DRUGS ACTI NG ON THE CARDIO-VASCULAR SYSTEM
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors |