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Valembic 160 AM Tablet belongs to the class of 'anti-hypertensive drugs' used to treat essential hypertension (high blood pressure) that is not adequately controlled on either amlodipine or valsartan taken alone. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the blood's force against the artery wall is high. As a result, it leads to heart disease, irregular heartbeat, and other complications. Essential means that hypertension has no obvious cause.
Valembic 160 AM Tablet contains Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker) and Valsartan (angiotensin receptor blocker). Together, amlodipine and valsartan effectively relax and widen the blood vessels. This lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.
Valembic 160 AM Tablet should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience Feeling sick (nausea), being sick (vomiting), diarrhoea, headaches, flushing, feeling tired, feeling dizzy, pain in your joints or muscles, and swollen ankles. Most of these side effects of Valembic 160 AM Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids while taking Valembic 160 AM Tablet .
Before taking the Valembic 160 AM Tablet , inform your doctor about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and medications you are using. Even if you feel better, do not stop taking your medication. Valembic 160 AM Tablet should not be used in pregnant or lactating women and the paediatric population. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.
Valembic 160 AM Tablet is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure). The detailed uses of Valembic 160 AM Tablet are as follows:
Valembic 160 AM Tablet contains Amlodipine (calcium channel blocker) and Valsartan (angiotensin receptor blocker). Together, Amlodipine and Valsartan effectively relax and widen your blood vessels. This lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. It further helps to reduce the occurrence of heart attack or stroke.
Caution
Do not consume alcohol along with Valembic 160 AM Tablet to avoid unpleasant side effects.
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Valembic 160 AM Tablet is not recommended in pregnancy. This is because Valsartan can reduce the amount of amniotic fluid, especially if taken in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.
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Valembic 160 AM Tablet is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers.
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Driving after taking Valembic 160 AM Tablet is not recommended as it may occasionally cause tiredness or dizziness.
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Valembic 160 AM Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a liver disease. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
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Inform your doctor before taking the Valembic 160 AM Tablet if you have a history of kidney disease. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks. In case of moderate kidney impairment, potassium level monitoring is advisable.
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Use of Valembic 160 AM Tablet in children under 12 years of age is not recommended as the safety and efficacy of Valembic 160 AM Tablet in these age groups have not yet been established.
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Valembic 160 AM Tablet may increase the risk of heart problems. Therefore, please consult your doctor if you have any heart-related problems before using Valembic 160 AM Tablet .
Consult your doctor
Valembic 160 AM Tablet may require careful monitoring due to an increased risk of side effects in geriatric patients. Therefore, it is important to consult a doctor before administering Valembic 160 AM Tablet to elderly individuals
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Valembic 160 AM Tablet is not advised for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. It is recommended not to take if you are allergic to any component present in Valembic 160 AM Tablet , has severe liver problems or bile problems such as biliary cirrhosis or cholestasis, or extremely low blood pressure (hypotension), have narrowing of the aortic valve (aortic stenosis) or cardiogenic shock (a condition where your heart is unable to supply enough blood to the body). It is also recommended not to be used if you suffer from heart failure after a heart attack, have diabetes or impaired kidney function, and are treated with a blood pressure lowering medicine containing aliskiren.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Valembic 160 AM Tablet may interact with high blood pressure lowering pills (aliskiren, metoprolol, ramipril, hydrochlorothiazide).
Drug-Food Interactions: Valembic 160 AM Tablet may interact with grapefruit, grapefruit juices, and St. John’s wort (a plant used to treat depression). Hence, it should not be taken with Valembic 160 AM Tablet .
Drug-Disease Interactions: Valembic 160 AM Tablet may interact with various disease conditions, including diabetics, angioedema, cardiogenic shock (when the heart fails to pump required blood to the body), ischemic heart disease, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, heart valve problems (stenosis), low blood pressure (hypotension), heart failure, liver or kidney diseases.
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