Exforge 5/160mg Tablet

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Overview

Exforge 5/160mg Tablet is a prescription-only medicine (POM) that contains Amlodipine 5mg (as amlodipine besylate) and Valsartan 160mg. It is supplied as a tablet and is dispensed in Malaysia only against a valid prescription issued by a registered doctor.

Under Malaysian rules for prescription medicines, this page carries product, safety and handling information only. Your doctor or pharmacist will explain whether this medicine is suitable for you, the dose you should take, and how long you should take it.

On DoctorOnCall, Exforge 5/160mg Tablet is reviewed by a licensed doctor through an online consultation and dispensed by a registered pharmacist before delivery. Always follow the instructions on your prescription label and the package insert supplied with the product, and do not share this medicine with anyone else.

Directions for Use

Take Exforge 5/160mg Tablet at about the same time every day, with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without consulting your doctor, as blood pressure control needs to be continuous.

Dosage

The usual dose of Exforge 5/160mg Tablet is one tablet once daily, with the specific strength chosen by your doctor based on your blood pressure response to each component individually and any side effects experienced. Your doctor will confirm the correct strength and whether any dose adjustment is needed.

Storage Instructions

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.

Side Effects

  • Dizziness or lightheadedness
  • Headache
  • Swelling of hands, ankles, or feet
  • Tiredness or fatigue
  • Flushing (warmth and redness of the skin)
  • Nausea
  • Palpitations

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to amlodipine, valsartan, other dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers, or any ingredient in this product
  • Pregnancy (can cause harm to the developing baby)
  • Severe hypotension or cardiogenic shock
  • Concomitant use with aliskiren in patients with diabetes or kidney impairment
  • Severe liver impairment or biliary obstruction

Drug / Food Interactions

  • Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics may increase the risk of high blood potassium
  • NSAIDs (e.g. ibuprofen) may reduce the blood-pressure-lowering effect and affect kidney function
  • Grapefruit juice may increase amlodipine blood levels and the risk of side effects
  • Other blood pressure medicines may increase the risk of low blood pressure

Quick Tips

  • Take at the same time each day to build a consistent routine
  • Monitor your blood pressure regularly as advised by your doctor
  • Report new or worsening ankle swelling to your doctor
  • Rise slowly from sitting or lying down to reduce dizziness
  • Do not stop this medicine abruptly without medical advice

Ingredients / Active Ingredients

  • Amlodipine 5mg (as amlodipine besylate)
  • Valsartan 160mg

Safety Advice

Pregnancy

Not Safe

This medicine is not considered safe during pregnancy and should be avoided.

Breastfeeding

Limited Data

Limited data on excretion in breast milk. Consult a doctor before use.

Kidney

Use With Care

Use cautiously. Dose adjustment or monitoring may be required.

Liver

Use With Care

Use cautiously. Liver function monitoring may be required.

Alcohol

Use With Care

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with this medicine.

Driving

Use With Care

Use caution while driving until you know how this medicine affects you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Product Specifications

BrandNovartis
ManufacturerNovartis
ClassificationPrescription medicine
Ingredients / Active IngredientsAmlodipine + Valsartan
Pack Size14s, 28s
Shelf LifeUse this product before the expiry date stated on the packaging. Do not use the medicine if the expiry date has passed.

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