Amlodipine-valsartan

Amlodipine/valsartan is a prescription medicine used to treat high blood pressure. It is a single tablet containing 2 prescription medications, amlodipine and valsartan. Amlodipine belongs to a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing muscle of the heart and blood vessels. Valsartan belongs to a group of medications called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It helps blood vessels to relax.

This medication comes in tablet form. It is taken by mouth, once a day, with or without food.

Common side effects of amlodipine/valsartan include swelling, nasal congestion, and dizziness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how this medication affects you.

Amlodipine/valsartan is a prescription medicine used to treat high blood pressure.

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
• are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
• have heart problems
• have liver problems
• have kidney problems
• are vomiting or having a lot of diarrhea
• have ever had a reaction called angioedema, to another blood pressure medicine. Angioedema causes swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat, and may cause difficulty breathing.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take:

• other medicines for high blood pressure or a heart problem
• water pills (diuretics)
• potassium supplements
• a salt substitute
• nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) like ibuprofen or naproxen

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

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. See the Amlodipine/valsartan FDA Warning section for details regarding this medication and pregnancy.

Take amlodipine/valsartan exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The amlodipine/valsartan dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following:

• other medical conditions you have
• other medications you are taking
• how you respond to this medication

The maximum recommended daily amlodipine/valsartan dose is 10/320 mg.

• Store amlodipine/valsartan at room temperature between 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C).
• Keep amlodipine/valsartan dry (protect it from moisture).