Amlodipin/Valsartan Krka
This medicine helps lower high blood pressure for adults who are already taking amlodipine and valsartan separately, or when either one alone is not enough.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
10 mg / 320 mg
Active Ingredient
Amlodipine besylate
Manufacturer
KRKA d.d. Novo mesto
How to Use
Dosage
One tablet daily.
Method
Take at the same time each day with a glass of water, with or without food. Do not take with grapefruit or grapefruit juice.
Important
Do not exceed the prescribed dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Flu-like symptoms (e.g., stuffy nose, sore throat, difficulty swallowing)
- •Headache
- •Swelling in arms, hands, legs, ankles, or feet
- •Tiredness, weakness
- •Flushing (redness and warmth in face and/or neck)
- •Dizziness
- •Drowsiness
- •Feeling your heart beat fast (palpitations)
- •Stomach pain, nausea (feeling sick)
RARE
- •Restlessness
- •Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- •Fainting
- •Increased urge to urinate or more frequent urination
- •Inability to get or keep an erection
- •Low blood pressure, causing dizziness and confusion
- •Heavy sweating
- •Widespread rash, itching, muscle cramps
- •Confusion
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to amlodipine, valsartan, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take if you have severe liver or bile problems.
- Do not use if you are more than 3 months pregnant; avoid use during early pregnancy.
- Do not take if you have very low blood pressure.
- Do not take if you have severe heart conditions like aortic narrowing, cardiogenic shock, or heart failure after a heart attack.
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- Do not take if you have type 2 diabetes or kidney problems and are taking aliskiren.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience swelling of your face or throat (angioedema).
- Not recommended for children or adolescents under 18 years.
- Do not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice, as it can increase side effects.
- This medicine may cause dizziness, affecting your ability to drive or operate machinery. Be careful until you know how it affects you.