Co-Pritor 40/12,5 mg & 80/12,5 mg Tablet
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of mild to moderate essential hypertension.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: Once daily; stabilize on individual components before combination.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 3 hours, Duration: 24 hours
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
- Geriatric patients
- Paediatric patients
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation; may cause fetal harm.
Key Drug Interactions
- Lithium
- NSAIDs
- Potassium-sparing diuretics
- Fluoroquinolones
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to components
- Severe renal impairment
- Bilateral renal artery stenosis
- Pregnancy and lactation
Common side effects
- Hypokalaemia
- Dizziness
- Hypotension
- Nausea
Counselling Points
- Monitor blood pressure regularly
- Report any skin changes
- Avoid dehydration
- Take with or without food
Serious warnings
- Risk of severe hypotension in volume-depleted patients
- Dual blockade of RAAS contraindicated
- Increased risk of non-melanoma skin cancer
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