VALCAMP Amlodipine / Valsartan 10mg / 160mg Film-Coated Tablet 1's
RXDRUG-DRP-4868-01-1pc
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Indications/Uses
Essential HTN & initial therapy in patients who are likely to need multiple drugs to achieve BP goals.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Initially 5/80 mg once daily, may be increased to a max of one 10/320 mg tab once daily after 1-2 wk.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Angiotensin receptor antagonists or ACE inhibitors w/ aliskiren in patients w/ type 2 DM. Pregnancy.
Special Precautions
Symptomatic hypotension may occur in patients w/ Na &/or vol depletion. Discontinue immediately if angioedema occur. Hyperkalemia. Frequent monitoring of K. Patients w/ unilateral or bilateral renal artery stenosis, serious CHF (NYHA III-IV), acute MI, aortic or mitral valve stenosis or obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Kidney transplantation. Renal & hepatic impairment. Not to be used in women planning to become pregnant. Not advisable during pregnancy & lactation. Childn <18 yr.
Adverse Reactions
Nasopharyngitis, flu; headache; edema, pitting edema, facial edema, edema peripheral, fatigue, flushing, asthenia, hot flush.
Drug Interactions
Amlodipine: Increased systemic exposure w/ simvastatin. Increased plasma conc w/ strong CYP3A4 inhibiors eg, ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir. Valsartan: Increased incidence of hypotensive, hyperkalemia & changes in renal function w/ dual blockade of renin-angiotensin-system (RAS) w/ ARBs, ACE inhibitors or aliskiren. Increased K levels (heparin). Increased risk of worsening of renal function w/ angiotensin II antagonists & NSAIDs. Increased serum lithium conc. Increased systemic exposure w/ inhibitors of uptake transporter (rifampin, ciclosporin) or efflux transporter (ritonavir).
MedsGo Class
Angiotensin II Antagonists / Calcium Antagonists
Features
Brand
Valcamp
Full Details
Dosage Strength
10mg / 160mg
Drug Ingredients
- Amlodipine
- Valsartan
Drug Packaging
Film-Coated Tablet 1's
Generic Name
Amlodipine Besilate / Valsartan
Dosage Form
Film-Coated Tablet
Registration Number
DRP-4868-01
Drug Classification
Prescription Drug (RX)
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