Co-Valtin 5 mg+80 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 9.03 (3 x 10: ৳ 270.90)
Strip Price: ৳ 90.30
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amlodipine besilate valsartan |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of hypertension
Pharmacology
- Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker
- Valsartan blocks the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of Angiotensin II
Dosage & Administration
- Effective doses of Amlodipine: 2.5 mg - 10 mg
- Effective doses of Valsartan: 80 mg-320 mg
- Dosage increase after 1 to 2 weeks
- May be administered with or without food
Interaction
- No drug interaction studies conducted for Amlodipine and Valsartan combination
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to any components
Side Effects
- Mild and transient side effects
- Common side effects include peripheral edema, nasal congestion, sore throat, upper respiratory tract infection, dizziness
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category D
- Decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or discontinue the drug
Precautions & Warnings
- Avoid fetal or neonatal exposure
- Assess for hypotension
- Warn patients with severe obstructive coronary artery disease
- Titrate slowly in patients with impaired hepatic or severely impaired renal function
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness in paediatric patients have not been established
Therapeutic Class
- Combined antihypertensive preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Keep away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children