Expert advice for Exforge Tablet
You have been prescribed Exforge 5 mg/80 mg Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure. It can be taken with or without food. It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Inform your doctor if you notice muscle weakness or changes in your heartbeat.
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Composition
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Amlodipine (5mg) + Valsartan (80mg) |
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Potentially Unsafe With
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Alcohol |
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Side Effect
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Common
Headache, Dizziness, Ankle swelling, Tiredness, Palpitations, Increased potassium level in blood, Sleepiness, Altered taste, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Stomach upset. |
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How to works
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How Exforge Tablet works
Exforge 5 mg/80 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Amlodipine and Valsartan which lower 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. |
