Exforge Tablets 10Mg/160Mg (1 Box = 2 Strips) (1 Strip = 14 Tablets)
Amlodipine and Valsartan are antihypertensive compounds with complementary mechanisms to control blood pressure in...
Amlodipine and Valsartan are antihypertensive compounds with complementary mechanisms to control blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension. The combination of these substances has an additive antihypertensive effect, reducing blood pressure to a greater degree than either component alone.
Purpose
Hypertension
Ingredients
Amlodipine Besilate + Valsartan
Warnings
Concomitant use with potassium supplements, potassium-sparing diuretics, salt substitutes containing potassium, or other medicinal products that may increase potassium levels (heparin, etc.) is advised to be undertaken with caution and with frequent monitoring of potassium levels.
The safety and efficacy of amlodipine in hypertensive crisis have not been established.
Angioedema, including swelling of the larynx and glottis, causing airway obstruction and/or swelling of the face, lips, pharynx and/or tongue, has been reported in patients treated with valsartan. Combination of amlodipine + valsartan is advised to be discontinued as soon as possible in patients who develop angioedema and is advised to not be re-administered.
Side Effects
Nasopharyngitis, influenza, hypokalemia, headache, asthenia, fatigue, facial edema, flushing, hot flush, edema, edema peripheral and pitting edema , Anorexia, hypercalcemia, hyperlipidemia, hyperuricemia, hyponatremia, coordination abnormal, dizziness, dizziness postural, paraesthesia, somnolence, visual impairment, vertigo, palpitations, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension, cough, pharyngolaryngeal pain, abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain upper, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, erythema, rash, arthralgia, back pain and joint swelling.
Storage Instructions
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
| Brand | Novartis |
| Status | Active |