What is Exforge HCT 10mg 160mg 25mg?

Exforge HCT is used to treat high blood pressure in adult patients who are already taking amlodipine, valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide and who may benefit from taking one tablet containing all three substances.

Is exforge a good blood pressure medication?

Exforge is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack. Exforge is usually given after other blood pressure medicines have been tried without success.

What is the difference between Exforge and Exforge HCT?

EXFORGE contains 2 drugs in just one pill: amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker (CCB), and valsartan, an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). EXFORGE HCT adds a third medicine, a diuretic (water pill), called hydrochlorothiazide.

Should exforge be taken at night?

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. If you take this drug too close to bedtime, you may need to wake up to urinate. Therefore, it is best to take this medication at least 4 hours before your bedtime.

When to increase the dosage of Exforge HCT?

The dosage may be increased after 2 weeks of therapy. The full blood pressure lowering effect was achieved 2 weeks after being on the maximal dose of Exforge HCT. The maximum recommended dose of Exforge HCT is 10/320/25 mg.

Can you use Exforge HCT with valsartan?

Exforge HCT may be administered with other antihypertensive agents. Exforge HCT tablets are available as follows: 5 mg amlodipine/160 mg valsartan/12.5 mg hydrochlorothiazide tablets – White, non-scored, film-coated tablet, ovaloid, biconvex with beveled edge with debossing “NVR” on one side and “VCL” on the other side.

What’s the maximum dose of Exforge for high blood pressure?

The full blood pressure lowering effect was achieved 2 weeks after being on the maximal dose of Exforge HCT. The maximum recommended dose of Exforge HCT is 10/320/25 mg.

What are the side effects of Exforge HCT during pregnancy?

Resulting oligohydramnios can be associated with fetal lung hypoplasia and skeletal deformations. Potential neonatal adverse effects include skull hypoplasia, anuria, hypotension, renal failure, and death. When pregnancy is detected, discontinue Exforge HCT as soon as possible [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].