Articles on amlodipine & combinations from NPS RADARArticles on amlodipine & combinations from NPS RADAR

(am-LOD-i-peen)
(am-LOD-i-peen with a-TOR-va-stat-in)
Title Content Type Date Description
Telmisartan with amlodipine fixed-dose combination tablets (Twynsta) PBS listed Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Brief item 2011-06-01 00:00:00 Telmisartan with amlodipine fixed-dose combination tablets (Twynsta) PBS listed
New dual and triple antihypertensive combinations PBS listed — be aware of potential confusion Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Brief item 2010-11-10 00:00:00 From 1 November 2010, olmesartan with amlodipine (Sevikar), and valsartan with amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide (Exforge HCT), can be prescribed for people whose hypertension is inadequately controlled with one of the component drugs at equivalent doses (for dual therapy) or any two of the component drugs (for triple therapy).
Valsartan (Diovan) and combinations with hydrochlorothiazide (Co-Diovan) or amlodipine (Exforge) Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Review 2009-03-10 00:00:00 Valsartan reduces blood pressure to a similar extent as other angiotensin II-receptor antagonists. If blood pressure is not controlled by valsartan 160 mg, add a second drug rather than increasing the dose to 320 mg. Establish the effective dose using the individual drugs before prescribing the appropriate combination.
Amlodipine with atorvastatin (Caduet) for dyslipidaemia with concomitant hypertension or angina Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Review 2006-12-01 00:00:00 Reviews use of amlodipine/atorvastatin combination for concurrent dyslipidaemia, hypertension, and angina in comparison with use as single agent therapy.

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Date published: 2009-10-30 00:00:00

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