{"product_id":"exforge-tablets-5-160mg","title":"Exforge Tablets 5\/160mg","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedicine Name: Exforge Tablets 5\/160mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📋 Exforge Tablets – Product Specification\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e✅ Requires Prescription\u003cbr\u003eYes\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e💊 Generics\u003cbr\u003eAmlodipine Besilate + Valsartan\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🩺 Used For\u003cbr\u003eHypertension (High Blood Pressure)\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e⚙️ How It Works\u003cbr\u003e•    Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes blood vessels.\u003cbr\u003e•    Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that prevents vasoconstriction.\u003cbr\u003e•    Together, they provide complementary mechanisms to effectively reduce blood pressure more than either alone.\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e📦 Dosage\u003cbr\u003eAmlodipine Besilate + Valsartan\u003cbr\u003eDosage to be prescribed by a healthcare provider based on individual patient needs.\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e⚠️ Side Effects\u003cbr\u003eCommon side effects may include:\u003cbr\u003e•    Infections \u0026amp; Flu-like symptoms: Nasopharyngitis, influenza\u003cbr\u003e•    Neurological: Headache, dizziness, vertigo, somnolence, paraesthesia\u003cbr\u003e•    Cardiovascular: Hypotension (including postural), palpitations, tachycardia, facial and peripheral edema, flushing\u003cbr\u003e•    Gastrointestinal: Nausea, abdominal pain, dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea\u003cbr\u003e•    Musculoskeletal: Back pain, joint swelling, arthralgia\u003cbr\u003e•    Electrolyte\/Metabolic: Hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hyperlipidemia, hyperuricemia\u003cbr\u003e•    Skin: Rash, erythema\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e💊 Drug Interactions\u003cbr\u003eUse cautiously with:\u003cbr\u003e•    Other antihypertensives\u003cbr\u003e•    Grapefruit juice (affects drug metabolism)\u003cbr\u003e•    CYP3A4 inhibitors\/inducers (e.g. erythromycin, ketoconazole, rifampicin)\u003cbr\u003e•    Simvastatin (may increase levels)\u003cbr\u003e•    Lithium, NSAIDs, Sildenafil\u003cbr\u003e•    Potassium-altering agents (e.g. potassium-sparing diuretics, supplements, heparin)\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e🎯 Indication\u003cbr\u003e•    Treatment of essential hypertension where dual therapy is appropriate.\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e🚫 When Not to Use\u003cbr\u003eContraindicated in patients with:\u003cbr\u003e•    Hypersensitivity to amlodipine, valsartan, dihydropyridines, or excipients\u003cbr\u003e•    Severe hepatic impairment, biliary cirrhosis, or cholestasis\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e🔍 Precautions\u003cbr\u003e•    Use with caution in patients with renal artery stenosis, especially unilateral or in a solitary kidney – may lead to elevated creatinine or urea levels.\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e⚠️ Warnings\u003cbr\u003e•    Warning 1: Monitor potassium when using with potassium-sparing diuretics or supplements.\u003cbr\u003e•    Warning 2: Not established for use in hypertensive crises.\u003cbr\u003e•    Warning 3: Angioedema risk—discontinue immediately if symptoms appear; do not reinitiate.\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e🤰 Pregnancy Category\u003cbr\u003eAlways consult your physician before use.\u003cbr\u003eValsartan is contraindicated during pregnancy due to fetal risk.\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🧊 Storage\u003cbr\u003eYes\u003cbr\u003eStore at room temperature, away from light, moisture, and heat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wellness Hospital","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53319977894219,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/5711\/6491\/files\/06552.webp?v=1757065458","url":"https:\/\/wellnesspharmacy.pk\/products\/exforge-tablets-5-160mg","provider":"The Wellness Hospital","version":"1.0","type":"link"}