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Valianz

Valianz

amlodipine + valsartan

Manufacturer:

Lloyd

Distributor:

InnoGen Pharmaceuticals
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Per 5 mg/80 mg FC tab Amlodipine besilate 5 mg, valsartan 80 mg. Per 5 mg/160 mg FC tab Amlodipine besilate 5 mg, valsartan 160 mg. Per 10 mg/160 mg FC tab Amlodipine besilate 10 mg, valsartan 160 mg
Indications/Uses
HTN. May be used in patients whose BP is not adequately controlled on either monotherapy; or as initial therapy in patients who are likely to need multiple drugs to achieve BP goals.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Amlodipine 2.5-10 mg & valsartan 80-320 mg once daily. Childn 6-17 yr Amlodipine 2.5-5 mg once daily. Max: 5 mg daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Special Precautions
Increased risk of decrease in BP (especially in the presence of CHF, recent heart attack or surgery) & kidney function (patients w/ kidney disease or heart failure). Patients w/ liver disease, severe CAD. Pregnancy (may increase risk of birth defects) & lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Peripheral edema, orthostatic events, palpitations, bradycardia, vasculitis, syncope, arrhythmia, heart murmur, tachycardia; flushing, pruritus, rash, hyperhidrosis, exanthema, eczema, alopecia, erythema multiforme; DM; diarrhea, nausea, constipation, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, anorexia, dysphagia, pancreatitis, gastritis, vomiting, abdominal discomfort & distention, gastroenteritis, dry mouth, flatulence, tonsilitis, colitis; hematuria, pollakiuria, micturition frequency, nocturia, impotence, erectile dysfunction, cystitis; leucopenia, neutropenia, purpura, thrombocytopenia; elevated liver enzymes; hyperkalemia, gout, hyperglycemia, wt gain & loss, hypercholesterolemia; arthralgia, back pain, muscle spasms, pain in extremities, myalgia, OA, joint swelling, muscle cramps, musculoskeletal chest pain; dizziness, headache, insomnia, peripheral neuropathy, tremor, sciatica, paresthesia, cervicobrachial syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, hypoesthesia, somnolence; abnormal vision, conjunctivitis, diplopia, eye pain; anxiety, nervousness, abnormal dreams, depersonalization, depression; nephrolithiasis, increased serum creatinine & BUN; nasopharyngitis, upper resp tract infection, cough, dyspnea, sinusitis, bronchitis, pharyngitis, pharyngolaryngeal pain, sinus/nasal congestion, dyspnea, epistaxis, pneumonia, dysphonia; ear pain, tinnitus, fatigue, asthenia, malaise, lymphadenopathy, fever, edema & chest pain.
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.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Valianz FC tab 10 mg/160 mg
Packing/Price
21's
Form
Valianz FC tab 5 mg/160 mg
Packing/Price
21's
Form
Valianz FC tab 5 mg/80 mg
Packing/Price
30's
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