Co-Valtin 5 mg+160 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 16.04 (3 x 10: ৳ 481.20)
Strip Price: ৳ 160.40
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amlodipine besilate valsartan |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of hypertension
Pharmacology
- Calcium channel blocker
- Vasoconstrictor blocker
- Blood pressure lowering effect
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dose range: Amlodipine 2.5 mg - 10 mg, Valsartan 80 mg - 320 mg
- Antihypertensive effects increase with increasing doses
- Dose adjustment for elderly, renal impairment, and hepatic impairment
Interaction
- No drug interaction studies conducted for the combination
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any components of the product
Side Effects
- Mild and transient side effects
- Common side effects: peripheral edema, nasal congestion, sore throat, upper respiratory tract infection, dizziness
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category D
- Unknown excretion in human milk
- 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 about the risk of myocardial infarction or increased angina
- 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
- Temperature: below 30°C
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children