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Is Exforge the same as amlodipine?

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Is Exforge the same as amlodipine?

Exforge (amlodipine / valsartan) is a combination of two medications that lower blood pressure. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB) and valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). Both relax blood vessels in your body.

Is valsartan the same as Exforge?

Are Exforge and Diovan the Same Thing? Exforge (amlodipine and valsartan) and Diovan (valsartan) are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Exforge is usually given after other drugs have been tried without successful treatment of hypertension. Diovan is also used for heart failure, and post heart attack.

What is the generic name for Exforge?

Princeton, New Jersey, March 31, 2015 – Sandoz today announced the US market introduction of amlodipine and valsartan combination tablets, a generic version of EXFORGE® made by Novartis.

What should you not take with Exforge?

Exforge HCT may interact with other blood pressure medications, steroids, carbamazepine, lithium, cholestyramine or colestipol, insulin or oral diabetes medications, barbiturates, other diuretics (water pills), aspirin or other NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), muscle relaxers, or narcotics.

What is the difference between Exforge and Exforge HCT?

EXFORGE contains 2 drugs in just one pill: amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker (CCB), and valsartan, an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). EXFORGE HCT adds a third medicine, a diuretic (water pill), called hydrochlorothiazide.

Can Exforge cause kidney problems?

In rare cases, Exforge can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, unusual tiredness, and dark colored urine.

Can I cut Exforge in half?

Exforge HCT tablets are non-divisible and cannot be divided into equal doses.

Can Exforge cause weight gain?

swelling in your hands or feet, rapid weight gain; or. high potassium level–nausea, weakness, tingly feeling, chest pain, irregular heartbeats, loss of movement.

Is Exforge good for kidney?

Renal impairment Exforge is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment (see section 4.3). No dosage adjustment is required for patients with mild to moderate renal impairment. Monitoring of potassium levels and creatinine is advised in moderate renal impairment.

Does Exforge make you tired?

SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, lightheadedness, or tiredness may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. Dry cough or abdominal/stomach pain may also occur. If any of these effects persists or worsens, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.