About amlodipine + valsartan ph eur
Calcium-channel blocker and angiotensin receptor blocker
Used for
- Treats high blood pressure when one medicine alone is insufficient.
Usual adult dose
Usually one tablet once daily; dose depends on previous treatment and blood pressure response.
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Ankle swelling
- Headache
- Low blood pressure
Important warnings
- Can cause dangerously low blood pressure, especially with dehydration.
- May impair kidney function or increase potassium; monitoring may be needed.
- Avoid during pregnancy; stop promptly if pregnancy occurs.
- Use caution with liver or kidney disease.
Pregnancy
Not recommended. Valsartan can harm an unborn baby, especially later in pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Not recommended because information is limited; discuss alternatives with a healthcare professional.
Interactions
- Potassium supplements and potassium-sparing medicines may raise blood potassium.
- NSAIDs, including ibuprofen, may affect kidney function and blood pressure.
- Lithium levels may rise.
- Other blood-pressure medicines can increase low-blood-pressure effects.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.