Avsar 5mg/80mg Tablets (20s)

Description

Avsar is a fixed-dose antihypertensive combination containing amlodipine and valsartan. It is used to lower elevated blood pressure and may help reduce the risk of complications associated with uncontrolled hypertension.

• Manufacturer Name: Pharmevo
• Drug Class: Calcium channel blocker and angiotensin II receptor blocker combination
• Dosage Form: Tablet
• Storage: Store at room temperature in a dry place, protected from excessive heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep out of reach of children.
• Pack Size: Pack of 20 Tablets

Avsar 5mg/80mg Tablets (20s) Available Online in Pakistan

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Ingredients

• Amlodipine 5 mg
• Valsartan 80 mg

Benefits

• treatment of high blood pressure in adults
• May be used when blood pressure is not adequately controlled with one medicine alone
• May help reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications associated with persistent hypertension

Usage & Safety

For Adult

• Usually taken once daily, with or without food, exactly as prescribed.
• The dose may be adjusted by the prescriber according to blood pressure response and tolerability.
• Swallow the tablet with water and take it at approximately the same time each day.
• Do not stop treatment or change the dose without medical advice.

For Children

• Safety and effectiveness have not been adequately established in children and adolescents under 18 years.
• Not recommended for pediatric use unless specifically prescribed by a specialist.
• No routine pediatric weight-based dose is established for this combination.

Side Effects

• Common effects may include ankle or peripheral swelling, dizziness, headache, flushing, tiredness, nausea, and low blood pressure.
• Valsartan may affect kidney function or increase blood potassium levels.
• Seek urgent medical attention for facial, lip, tongue, or throat swelling; difficulty breathing; fainting; severe weakness; or irregular heartbeat.
• Report persistent dizziness, marked reduction in urine, severe abdominal pain, or signs of an allergic reaction.

Contraindications

• Do not use in patients with a known allergy to amlodipine, valsartan, or any component of the product.
• Do not use during pregnancy, particularly after the first trimester; contact a healthcare professional immediately if pregnancy occurs.
• Do not combine with aliskiren-containing medicines in patients with diabetes.
• Use only under medical supervision in severe liver disease, kidney disease, dehydration, low blood pressure, or significant heart disease.
• Patients with a history of angioedema or hereditary angioedema require special medical assessment.

Precautions & Warnings

• ACE inhibitors, aliskiren, potassium supplements, potassium-containing salt substitutes, and potassium-sparing diuretics may increase the risk of low blood pressure, kidney problems, or high potassium.
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, including ibuprofen and naproxen, may reduce the blood-pressure-lowering effect and increase the risk of kidney impairment.
• Lithium toxicity may increase when used with valsartan; combined use requires medical monitoring.
• Medicines that strongly inhibit CYP3A4 may increase amlodipine exposure.
• Other blood-pressure-lowering medicines, alcohol, and medicines causing dizziness may enhance low blood pressure or light-headedness.
• Tell the prescriber about all medicines, supplements, and salt substitutes before starting treatment.

Pregnancy

• Do not use during pregnancy because valsartan may cause serious injury or death to the developing fetus.
• Stop the medicine and contact a healthcare professional promptly if pregnancy is suspected or confirmed.
• Breastfeeding is not generally recommended during treatment without medical advice; an alternative medicine may be preferred, particularly for newborn or premature infants.