Exforge 10 mg/160 mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Novartis India Ltd
Salt Composition
Amlodipine (10mg) + Valsartan (160mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Exforge 10 mg/160 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that helps to control high blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Exforge 10 mg/160 mg Tablet may be taken on an empty stomach or along with food. However, it is better to take it regularly at a fixed time each day as prescribed by your doctor. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. It’s important to keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. By lowering your blood pressure, it is reducing your risk of heart attack or stroke so do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You can help this medication work better by making a few changes to your lifestyle such as keeping active, stopping smoking, and eating a low salt and low-fat diet.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Exforge 10 mg/160 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Exforge 10 mg/160 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Amlodipine and Valsartan which lowers 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.
Quick Tips
Exforge 10 mg/160 mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. It may cause you to feel lightheaded or weak especially when you stand up. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Avoid consuming alcohol as it may enhance the blood pressure lowering effect of this medicine. It can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down and talk to your doctor if it does not go away. Do not take Exforge 10 mg/160 mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
