Aliskiren-amlodipine

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

This medication falls into category D. Aliskiren/amlodipine can cause harm or death to an unborn baby. Talk to your doctor about other ways to lower your blood pressure if you plan to become pregnant. If you get pregnant while taking aliskiren/amlodipine, tell your doctor right away.

• Take aliskiren/amlodipine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It is important to take aliskiren/amlodipine every day to control your blood pressure.
• Take aliskiren/amlodipine one time a day, about the same time each day.
• Take aliskiren/amlodipine the same way every day, either with or without a meal.
• Your doctor may change your dose of aliskiren/amlodipine if needed. Do not change the amount of aliskiren/amlodipine you take without talking to your doctor.
• If you miss a dose of aliskiren/amlodipine, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to your next dose, do not take the missed dose. Just take the next dose at your regular time.
• If you take too much aliskiren/amlodipine, call your doctor or a Poison Control Center, or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

If you take too much aliskiren/amlodipine, call your healthcare provider or local Poison Control Center, or seek emergency medical attention right away.

If aliskiren/amlodipine is administered by a healthcare provider in a medical setting, it is unlikely that an overdose will occur. However, if overdose is suspected, seek emergency medical attention.