Exforge (Amlodipine / Valsartan)

Exforge contains amlodipine, a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker, and valsartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker. All Exforge tablets also contain inactive ingredients such as colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose. The 5 mg/320 mg and 10 mg/320 mg tablets also contain iron oxide yellow and sodium starch glycolate. Hypromellose, iron oxides, polyethylene glycol, talc, and titanium dioxide make up the film coating.

WARNING: FETAL TOXICITY See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. When pregnancy is detected, discontinue Exforge as soon as possible., Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury and death to the developing fetus. Before you start treatment with Exforge medication, the following should be discussed with your doctor:, Your medications, Your allergies, Your medical history and current health problems, If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, If you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed, Exforge can cause low blood pressure, especially in those who are volume depleted., Exforge can worsen chest pain and a heart attack can occur with initiation or dosage increase. The risk is greater in patients who have severe obstructive coronary artery disease., Exforge can cause kidney problems., Exforge can cause elevated potassium levels. Your medications, Your allergies, Your medical history and current health problems, If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, If you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed

Contact your doctor right away if you experience bothersome or persistent side effects. Exforge side effects include peripheral edema, nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, and dizziness; these are not all the side effects that can occur with Exforge use.