Amlodipine and valsartan
Generic name: amlodipine and valsartan [ am-LOE-de-peen-val-SAR-tan ]
Brand name: Exforge
Dosage form: oral tablet (10 mg-160 mg; 10 mg-320 mg; 5 mg-160 mg; 5 mg-320 mg)
Drug class:Angiotensin II inhibitors with calcium channel blockers
What is amlodipine and valsartan?
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist.
Amlodipine and valsartan is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.
Amlodipine and valsartan is usually given after other blood pressure medicines have been tried without success.
Amlodipine and valsartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop taking amlodipine and valsartan and tell your doctor right away.
If you have diabetes, do not use amlodipine and valsartan together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to amlodipine (Norvasc) or valsartan (Diovan).
If you have diabetes, do not use amlodipine and valsartan together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
You may also need to avoid taking amlodipine and valsartan with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
heart problems;
a heart attack;
kidney disease;
liver disease; or
if you are on a low-salt diet.
Do not use if you are pregnant. Stop using the medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Amlodipine and valsartan can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester.
You should not breastfeed while using this medicine.
Amlodipine and valsartan is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I take amlodipine and valsartan?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
You may take this medication with or without food.
Your blood pressure will need to be checked often. Your kidney...
