Amlodipine + Valsartan: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Amlodipine with valsartan is a single tablet that combines two blood pressure medicines. It is prescribed in Pakistan, under brands such as Exforge and many others, when one medicine alone is not enough.
How Amlodipine + Valsartan works
Amlodipine relaxes the muscle in blood vessel walls, while valsartan blocks the hormone angiotensin II that narrows them. Together they lower blood pressure more than either one alone, in a single daily tablet.
What is Amlodipine + Valsartan used for?
- High blood pressure that is not controlled by one medicine
- Replacing separate amlodipine and valsartan tablets with one combined tablet
Side effects of Amlodipine + Valsartan
Not everyone gets side effects. The ones reported more often are:
- Swollen ankles
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Flushing
- Tiredness
Get urgent help for swelling of the face, lips or throat, difficulty breathing, chest pain, or fainting.
Precautions and warnings
- Do not take it in pregnancy.
- Avoid potassium supplements and salt substitutes unless your doctor approves.
- Tell your doctor about kidney or liver disease, heart failure or narrowed heart valves.
- Stand up slowly if you feel dizzy, especially when starting.
- Painkillers such as ibuprofen can reduce its effect.
Frequently asked questions about Amlodipine + Valsartan
Why take a combination tablet?
Taking two medicines in one tablet is more convenient and helps people remember their treatment, which improves blood pressure control.
Amlodipine + Valsartan brands and prices in Pakistan
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