{"product_id":"exforge-hct-tablets-10-160-12-5mg","title":"Exforge HCT Tablets 10\/160\/12.5mg","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedicine Name: Exforge Hct Tablets 10\/160\/12.5mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📄 Exforge HCT Tablets – Specification Sheet\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e🔒 Requires Prescription\u003cbr\u003eYes\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💊 Generic Name\u003cbr\u003eValsartan + Amlodipine + Hydrochlorothiazide\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e🩺 Used For\u003cbr\u003eTreatment of essential hypertension in adult patients requiring triple therapy.\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e⚙️ How It Works\u003cbr\u003e•    Valsartan: Blocks angiotensin II receptors → vasodilation, reduced aldosterone secretion, decreased sodium retention.\u003cbr\u003e•    Amlodipine: Calcium channel blocker → inhibits calcium ion influx into vascular smooth muscle → vasodilation.\u003cbr\u003e•    Hydrochlorothiazide: Thiazide diuretic → inhibits Na⁺\/Cl⁻ reabsorption in the distal tubules → increases sodium and water excretion → reduces blood volume and pressure.\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e💡 Indication\u003cbr\u003e•    Indicated for adults with essential hypertension, especially when monotherapy or dual therapy is insufficient.\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e⚠️ Warnings\u003cbr\u003e1.    Pregnancy Risk: Avoid during 2nd and 3rd trimesters—may cause fetal kidney failure, oligohydramnios, and skeletal malformations.\u003cbr\u003e2.    Symptomatic Hypotension: May occur in salt-\/volume-depleted patients—initiate with caution under supervision.\u003cbr\u003e3.    Renal Impairment Risk: Risk of acute renal failure due to effects on the renin-angiotensin system and diuretic component.\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e❗ Contraindications (When Not to Use)\u003cbr\u003e•    Hypersensitivity to valsartan, amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, sulphonamides, or dihydropyridines\u003cbr\u003e•    Pregnancy (2nd\/3rd trimesters)\u003cbr\u003e•    Severe hepatic impairment, biliary cirrhosis, or cholestasis\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e🔍 Precaution\u003cbr\u003eUse with caution in:\u003cbr\u003e•    Patients with renal artery stenosis\u003cbr\u003e•    Solitary kidney cases\u003cbr\u003e•    Monitor serum creatinine, urea, potassium, and blood pressure regularly.\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e🚫 Side Effects\u003cbr\u003e•    Hematologic: Agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, bone marrow failure, hemolytic\/aplastic anemia\u003cbr\u003e•    Metabolic: Hypercalcemia, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, hyperuricemia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia\u003cbr\u003e•    Cardiac: Bradycardia, ventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, general arrhythmias\u003cbr\u003e•    Neurological: Headache, hypertonia, visual disturbances\u003cbr\u003e•    Electrolyte: Hypochloremic alkalosis\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e🔗 Drug Interactions\u003cbr\u003eAmlodipine:\u003cbr\u003e•    CYP3A4 inhibitors: e.g., ritonavir, ketoconazole, verapamil\u003cbr\u003e•    CYP3A4 inducers: e.g., phenytoin, carbamazepine, rifampicin\u003cbr\u003e•    Simvastatin, Sildenafil, Grapefruit juice, Dantrolene\u003cbr\u003eValsartan:\u003cbr\u003e•    Potassium-sparing diuretics, heparin, NSAIDs, Lithium, Rifampicin, Cyclosporine, Ritonavir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydrochlorothiazide:\u003cbr\u003e•    Antidiabetics (e.g., Metformin)\u003cbr\u003e•    Lithium, Alcohol, Digitalis, Cytotoxic agents\u003cbr\u003e•    Contrast media, Amantadine, Beta-blockers, Antidepressants, Antiepileptics\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e💉 Dosage\u003cbr\u003e•    Fixed-dose combination (dose strength depends on clinical condition)\u003cbr\u003e•    Taken once daily, with or without food\u003cbr\u003e•    Initiation under medical supervision recommended for high-risk patients\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e👶 Pregnancy Category\u003cbr\u003eNot recommended\u003cbr\u003eConsult your physician, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding.\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e🧴 Storage\u003cbr\u003eYes\u003cbr\u003e•    Store at room temperature\u003cbr\u003e•    Keep away from direct light, heat, and moisture\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wellness Hospital","offers":[{"title":"Default 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