Exforge

Novartis India Ltd

Composition for Exforge Products

Exforge Products are primarily used for

About Exforge Products

Uses of Exforge Products

Amlodipine+Valsartan is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).

Exforge Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Exforge are Headache, Dizziness, Ankle swelling, Tiredness, Palpitations, Increased potassium level in blood, Sleepiness, Taste change, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Upset stomach.

How Exforge Products work

Amlodipine + Valsartan is a combination of two medicines: Amlodipine + Valsartan1 and Amlodipine + Valsartan2, which lowers blood pressure effectively. Amlodipine + Valsartan1 is a calcium channel blocker (CCB) and Amlodipine + Valsartan2 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.

Patient Concerns about Exforge Products

Frequently asked questions about Exforge Products

Frequently asked questions about Exforge Products

Q. How long does it take for Exforge 5 mg/160 mg Tablet to start working?
A substantial decrease in blood pressure can be experienced within 2 weeks of starting Exforge 5 mg/160 mg Tablet. The medicine may take up to 4 weeks to show its complete effects. Talk to your doctor in case you have any concerns regarding Exforge 5 mg/160 mg Tablet, but do not stop taking it without consulting the doctor.
Q. Which medicine is considered safe for treating high blood pressure?
There are many blood pressure-lowering medicines which can be considered safe. The doctor will advise the exact use of these medicines, keeping various factors such as age, gender, other coexisting diseases, etc. into consideration. Also, the effect of the medicine and response of the patient can vary from person to person. For instance, a person below 55 years of age having no other co-existing disease may be prescribed angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARAs) (e.g., Exforge 5 mg/160 mg Tablet, losartan, olmesartan) or Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors (e.g., ramipril, captopril or enalapril) by the doctor.
Q. Is Exforge 5 mg/160 mg Tablet bad for kidneys?
Exforge 5 mg/160 mg Tablet does not generally affect the working of a proper functioning kidney. However, there is limited data to support the safety of patients who have existing severe kidney impairment (creatinine clearance <10 ml/min) and are on dialysis. Hence, Exforge 5 mg/160 mg Tablet should be used cautiously in such patients. It should only be used when advised by the doctor.
Q. Who should not be given Exforge 5 mg/160 mg Tablet?
Exforge 5 mg/160 mg Tablet should not be given to patients who are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, have diabetes, or impaired kidney function. Also, its use should be restricted if you are being treated with blood pressure lowering medicine containing Aliskiren. In addition to that, Exforge 5 mg/160 mg Tablet should not be used if you are pregnant or trying to conceive. If you are not sure or have any queries, consult your doctor.
Q. Does Exforge 5 mg/160 mg Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Exforge 5 mg/160 mg Tablet does not cause weight gain as a side effect. However, if your kidney function deteriorates, your body may swell due to accumulation of water (fluid retention), resulting in weight gain. Inform your doctor if you experience any unexplained weight gain or swelling in your feet, ankles or hands.
Q. How long do I need to take Exforge 5 mg/160 mg Tablet?
Continue taking Exforge 5 mg/160 mg Tablet as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop taking it even if you start feeling better. You may even have to take it lifelong, since Exforge 5 mg/160 mg Tablet does not cure high blood pressure or heart failure but controls them.
Q. What is the most important information I should know about Exforge 5 mg/160 mg Tablet?
Taking Exforge 5 mg/160 mg Tablet during the last months of pregnancy can cause serious harm or even endanger the unborn baby. Therefore, do not take Exforge 5 mg/160 mg Tablet if you are pregnant. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking Exforge 5 mg/160 mg Tablet, stop taking Exforge 5 mg/160 mg Tablet and call your doctor immediately.
Q. Can I switch in between the brands of Exforge 5 mg/160 mg Tablet, since currently the brand I am using is not available?
No, do not switch to a different Exforge 5 mg/160 mg Tablet product unless your doctor says that you should. Since you have to take it daily, keep a stock of it. Each Exforge 5 mg/160 mg Tablet product releases the medication differently in your body and cannot be used interchangeably. Therefore, if you have any concerns regarding Exforge 5 mg/160 mg Tablet, consult your doctor.

Products for Exforge

Exforge 5 mg/160 mg Tablet
strip of 14 tablets
Novartis India Ltd
MRP
776.92
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Exforge 10 mg/160 mg Tablet
strip of 14 tablets
Novartis India Ltd
MRP
840.38
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Exforge 5 mg/80 mg Tablet
strip of 14 tablets
Novartis India Ltd
MRP
651
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