Exforge 5/80mg. 5/160mg. 10/160mg. 5/320mg. 10/320mg Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 26 October 2012
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of mild to moderate essential hypertension.
Dosage (summary)
One tablet daily; normal regimens for elderly.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 2 hours, Duration: 24 hours
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- Lithium
- Potassium-sparing diuretics
- ACE inhibitors
Contraindications
- Angioedema history
- Severe renal impairment
- Aortic stenosis
Common side effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Oedema
- Fatigue
Counselling Points
- Take with water
- Monitor potassium levels
- Avoid abrupt discontinuation
Serious warnings
- Risk of hypotension in volume-depleted patients
- Caution in hepatic impairment
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