Amlodipine (5mg)+ Valsartan (160mg)
AMLOPRES-VL 5MG/160MG TABLET may be taken on an empty stomach or along with food. However, it is better to take it regularly at a fixed time each day, as prescribed by your doctor. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. It’s important to keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. By lowering your blood pressure, it is reducing your risk of heart attack or stroke so do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You can help this medication work better by making a few changes to your lifestyle such as keeping active, stopping smoking, and eating a low salt and low-fat diet.The most common side effects of this medicine include swelling in your ankles or feet (edema), headache, sleepiness, dizziness, tiredness, taste change, and upset stomach. Since it may cause sleepiness and dizziness, do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or will not go away.Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems or severe dehydration. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. While using this medicine, your blood pressure will need to be checked often and your kidney function may also need to be tested.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Amlopres-VL
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. AMLOPRES-VL 5MG/160MG TABLET may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
AMLOPRES-VL 5MG/160MG TABLET 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.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with AMLOPRES-VL 5MG/160MG TABLET.
AMLOPRES-VL 5MG/160MG 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.
AMLOPRES-VL 5MG/160MG TABLET is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
AMLOPRES-VL 5MG/160MG TABLET may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
AMLOPRES-VL 5MG/160MG TABLET may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
AMLOPRES-VL 5MG/160MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of AMLOPRES-VL 5MG/160MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular blood pressure monitoring is recommended. No dose adjustment is needed in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
AMLOPRES-VL 5MG/160MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of AMLOPRES-VL 5MG/160MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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