Valsadex-165/Valsadex-170 Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per Valsadex-165 160 mg/5 mg FC tab Valsartan 160 mg, amlodipine besilate 5 mg. Per Valsadex-170 160 mg/10 mg FC tab Valsartan 160 mg, amlodipine besilate 10 mg

Indications/Uses

Essential HTN.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

1 tab/day.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Severe hepatic impairment, biliary cirrhosis or cholestasis. Concomitant use w/ aliskiren-containing products in patients w/ DM or renal impairment (GFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m²). Pregnancy (2nd & 3rd trimester). Severe hypotension. Shock including cardiogenic shock. Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy & high-grade aortic stenosis. Haemodynamically unstable heart failure after acute MI.

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Special Precautions

Na- &/or vol-depleted patients. Hyperkalemia. Unilateral or bilateral renal artery stenosis. Kidney transplantation. Primary hyperaldosteronism. Angioedema. Heart failure/post MI. Aortic & mitral valve stenosis. Concomitant use w/ K supplements, K-sparing diuretics, salt substitutes containing K, or other medicinal products that may increase K levels (eg, heparin). Hepatic & renal impairment. Pregnancy. Not recommended during lactation. Childn. Elderly ≥65 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Nasopharyngitis, flu, hypersensitivity, headache, syncope, orthostatic hypotension, oedema, pitting/facial/peripheral oedema, fatigue, flushing, asthenia & hot flush.

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Drug Interactions

May reduce antihypertensive effects w/ NSAIDs. Elevation of serum K w/ K-sparing diuretic. Additive antihypertensive & antianginal effects w/ SL nitroglycerine, long-acting nitrates, β-blockers or other antianginals.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Angiotensin II Antagonists / Calcium Antagonists

ATC Classification

C09DB01 - valsartan and amlodipine ; Belongs to the class of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) and calcium channel blockers. Used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Valsadex-165 FC tab

Packing/Price

30's

Form

Valsadex-170 FC tab

Packing/Price

30's

Valsadex-165/Valsadex-170

amlodipine + valsartan

Manufacturer:

Stallion Labs

Distributor:

Labmate Pharma