Uses of Amlodipine+Valsartan

The combination of Amlodipine+Valsartan is used to manage hypertension (high blood pressure) and to improve heart functions.

Therapeutic Category

Amlodipine: Calcium channel blockers
Valsartan: Angiotensin-II Receptor Blockers

How Amlodipine+Valsartan works

Amlodipine + Valsartan relaxes your blood vessels and improves blood flow across them. This improves blood supply to the heart, which reduces the strain on the heart and helps the heart to pump blood more smoothly across blood vessels with less pressure. 

Common side effects of Amlodipine+Valsartan

• low blood pressure
• swelling of ankles and legs (edema)
• headache, dizziness
• nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion
• sleepiness
• abnormal heartbeat (fast or slow)
• muscle cramps
• flushing (warmth and redness of face and neck)feeling tired or weak
• vision problems

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you experience:

• chest pain, shortness of breath
• inflammation of pancreas (causing severe stomach pain that radiates to the back side of the body)

Health Tips for Amlodipine+Valsartan

• Amlodipine + Valsartan can be taken with or without food. Strictly follow the dosing schedule as instructed by your doctor to achieve better results. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor
• Amlodipine + Valsartan may make you feel dizzy while standing up suddenly or changing positions. Therefore, do not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines as a precaution. Also, avoid drinking alcohol as it might make you feel dizzier and drowsier
• During treatment with Amlodipine + Valsartan your doctor will constantly monitor your kidney functions, blood pressure, electrolyte levels and blood sugar levels to avoid the risk of unwanted side effects, therefore regularly perform all diagnostic tests recommended by your doctor without fail
• While taking Amlodipine + Valsartan, avoid drinking grapefruit juice, as it may further reduce your blood pressure. Consult your doctor for the best diet that can suit your health condition
• Before taking Amlodipine + Valsartan, inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems, diabetes, high blood cholesterol levels, dehydration due to excessive vomiting or diarrhea as a precaution
• Do not take Amlodipine + Valsartan if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby or breastfeeding without consulting your doctor