Introduction

Uses of Exforge 5/160

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Side effects of Exforge 5/160

Headache
Dizziness
Ankle swelling
Tiredness
Palpitations
Increased potassium level in blood
Sleepiness
Taste change
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Upset stomach

How to use Exforge 5/160

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. Exforge 5/160 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Exforge 5/160 works

Exforge 5/160 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.

Quick Tips

Valembic 80 AM Tablet is a combination of two medicines that provides better blood pressure control than either medicine alone.
Valembic 80 AM Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Avoid consuming alcohol as it may enhance the blood pressure lowering effect of this medicine.
It can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down and talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
Do not take Valembic 80 AM Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Exforge 5/160.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Exforge 5/160 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Exforge 5/160 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE – Driving: Exforge 5/160 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.\nExforge 5/160 may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
CAUTION – Kidney: Exforge 5/160 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Exforge 5/160 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nRegular blood pressure monitoring is recommended. No dose adjustment is needed in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
CAUTION – Liver: Exforge 5/160 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Exforge 5/160 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.