Exforge 5 mg/80 mg Tablet
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food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Exforge 5 mg/80 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Exforge 5 mg/80 mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
Exforge 5 mg/80 mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Exforge 5 mg/80 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
SALT INFORMATION FOR Exforge
Amlodipine(5mg)
Uses
Amlodipine is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) and Angina (heart-related chest pain).
How it works
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. In high blood pressure, it normalizes the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels to reduce the pressure on them, thereby improving the blood flow in the body. The enhanced blood flow in the body, further relaxes the heart muscles by reducing the workload on the heart. It also improves the oxygen flow in the body, thereby, preventing any heart-related chest pain.
Common side effects
Headache, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Dizziness, Palpitations, Edema (swelling), Hypotension (low blood pressure), Chest pain, Fainting, Muscle cramp, Visual disturbance, Shortness of breath, Change in bowel habits, Weakness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Mood changes, Depression, Tremors, Taste change, Hypoesthesia (decreased sensitivity to stimuli), Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Vomiting, Dryness in mouth, Rash, Muscle pain, Back pain, Frequent urge to urinate, Impotence, Breast enlargement in male, Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Low blood platelets, Allergic reaction, Increased glucose level in blood, Confusion, Hypertonia (increased muscle tone), Pancreatic inflammation, Gingival hyperplasia, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver), Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Valsartan(80mg)
Uses
Valsartan is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Heart failure and prevention of heart attack and stroke.
How it works
Valsartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes the blood vessel by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.
Common side effects
Headache, Dizziness, Diarrhea, Back pain, Cough, Increased creatinine level in blood, Rash, Increased potassium level in blood, Abdominal pain, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Fainting, Fatigue, Vertigo, Joint pain, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver), Low blood platelets, Chest pain, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), Vasculitis
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Expert advice FOR Exforge
- You have been prescribed Amlodipine to improve your blood pressure and/or to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks.
- Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack and stroke.
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
- A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Amlodipine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- It can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Amlodipine affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions FOR Exforge
Amlodipine
Q. How long does it take for Amlodipine to work?
Amlodipine starts working on the day it is taken. However, it may take weeks to see the full effect. You should continue taking the medicine even if you feel better or if you do not notice any considerable difference. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns or you feel worse after taking the medicine.
Q. Does Amlodipine cause itching?
Amlodipine may cause itching in some patients, though it is an uncommon side effect. However, if you experience severe itching contact your doctor.
Q. Is Amlodipine bad for the kidneys?
No, there is no evidence that Amlodipine causes deterioration of kidney problems. Amlodipine can be used in normal doses in patients with kidney problems. In fact, its blood pressure-lowering effect, it helps to prevent injury to the kidneys due to hypertension.
Valsartan
Q. How long does it take for Valsartan to start working?
A substantial decrease in blood pressure can be experienced within 2 weeks of starting Valsartan. The medicine may take up to 4 weeks to show its complete effects.
Q. Which medicine is considered safe for treating high blood pressure?
There are many blood pressure-lowering medicines which can be considered safe. Use of these medicines varies from person to person and can be based on various factors such as age, gender, other co-existing diseases, etc. For instance, a person below 55 years of age having no other coexisting disease may be prescribed angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARAs) (e.g., Valsartan, losartan, olmesartan) or Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors (e.g., ramipril, captopril, or enalapril) by the doctor.
Q. Is Valsartan bad for kidneys?
Valsartan does not generally affect the working of a proper functioning kidney. However, it should be cautiously used in patients who have existing severe kidney impairment (creatinine clearance <10 ml/min) and are on dialysis as there is limited data to support the safety of these patients.