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Amlodipine + Valsartan

Information about Amlodipine + Valsartan

Amlodipine + Valsartan Uses

Amlodipine+Valsartan is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).

How Amlodipine + Valsartan works

Amlodipine + Valsartan is a combination of two medicines: Amlodipine and Valsartan, which lowers blood pressure effectively. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB) and Valsartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). They work by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

Common side effects of Amlodipine + Valsartan

Dizziness, Peripheral edema, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Upper respiratory tract infection

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Available Medicine for Amlodipine + Valsartan

TrivalzaarTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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Valembic AMAlembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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Dipiglo VGlobela Pharma Pvt Ltd

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Valzaar SMTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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Expert advice for Amlodipine + Valsartan

Amlodipine + Valsartan is a combination of two medicines that provides better blood pressure control than either medicine alone.
Amlodipine + Valsartan may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Avoid consuming alcohol as it may enhance the blood pressure lowering effect of this medicine.
It can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down and talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
Do not take Amlodipine + Valsartan if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions for Amlodipine + Valsartan

Amlodipine + Valsartan

Q. How long does it take for Amlodipine+Valsartan to start working?

A substantial decrease in blood pressure can be experienced within 2 weeks of starting Amlodipine+Valsartan. The medicine may take up to 4 weeks to show its complete effects. Talk to your doctor in case you have any concerns regarding Amlodipine+Valsartan, but do not stop taking it without consulting the doctor.

Q. Which medicine is considered safe for treating high blood pressure?

There are many blood pressure-lowering medicines which can be considered safe. The doctor will advise the exact use of these medicines, keeping various factors such as age, gender, other coexisting diseases, etc. into consideration. Also, the effect of the medicine and response of the patient can vary from person to person. For instance, a person below 55 years of age having no other co-existing disease may be prescribed angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARAs) (e.g., Amlodipine+Valsartan, losartan, olmesartan) or Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors (e.g., ramipril, captopril or enalapril) by the doctor.

Q. Is Amlodipine+Valsartan bad for kidneys?

Amlodipine+Valsartan does not generally affect the working of a proper functioning kidney. However, there is limited data to support the safety of patients who have existing severe kidney impairment (creatinine clearance <10 ml/min) and are on dialysis. Hence, Amlodipine+Valsartan should be used cautiously in such patients. It should only be used when advised by the doctor.

Q. Who should not be given Amlodipine+Valsartan?

Amlodipine+Valsartan should not be given to patients who are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, have diabetes, or impaired kidney function. Also, its use should be restricted if you are being treated with blood pressure lowering medicine containing Aliskiren. In addition to that, Amlodipine+Valsartan should not be used if you are pregnant or trying to conceive. If you are not sure or have any queries, consult your doctor.

Q. Does Amlodipine+Valsartan cause weight gain?

No, Amlodipine+Valsartan does not cause weight gain as a side effect. However, if your kidney function deteriorates, your body may swell due to accumulation of water (fluid retention), resulting in weight gain. Inform your doctor if you experience any unexplained weight gain or swelling in your feet, ankles or hands.

Q. How long do I need to take Amlodipine+Valsartan?

Continue taking Amlodipine+Valsartan as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop taking it even if you start feeling better. You may even have to take it lifelong, since Amlodipine+Valsartan does not cure high blood pressure or heart failure but controls them.

Q. What is the most important information I should know about Amlodipine+Valsartan?

Taking Amlodipine+Valsartan during the last months of pregnancy can cause serious harm or even endanger the unborn baby. Therefore, do not take Amlodipine+Valsartan if you are pregnant. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking Amlodipine+Valsartan, stop taking Amlodipine+Valsartan and call your doctor immediately.

Q. Can I switch in between the brands of Amlodipine+Valsartan, since currently the brand I am using is not available?

No, do not switch to a different Amlodipine+Valsartan product unless your doctor says that you should. Since you have to take it daily, keep a stock of it. Each Amlodipine+Valsartan product releases the medication differently in your body and cannot be used interchangeably. Therefore, if you have any concerns regarding Amlodipine+Valsartan, consult your doctor.