Avaam Tablet 5mg/160mg

About Avaam Tablet 5mg/160mg

Avaam Tablet 5mg/160mg Uses

• Treats high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults
• Helps lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney damage linked to long term high blood pressure
• Used when blood pressure is not controlled well enough on a single medicine alone
• Prescribed for patients already stable on separate amlodipine and valsartan doses, now combined into one convenient tablet

Drug Class

• Amlodipine: calcium channel blocker
• Valsartan: angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
• Combined product: fixed dose antihypertensive combination

What Experts Say

Doctors combine two blood pressure medicines into one tablet, like Avaam, when a single drug cannot bring numbers into a safe range. This fixed dose tablet works through two pathways at once. Amlodipine relaxes blood vessel walls by blocking calcium from entering muscle cells. Valsartan blocks a hormone called angiotensin II that normally tightens blood vessels, so the two actions together lower pressure more than either drug alone.

Physicians often prefer this combination for patients who struggle with several daily pills. Fewer tablets usually mean better adherence, and steadier adherence means steadier blood pressure over months and years. Hypertension carries a heavy disease burden across Pakistan, since many patients only discover high readings after a stroke or a heart complication.

Regular monitoring still matters on a combination tablet. Kidney function and blood potassium levels need periodic checks, since valsartan affects both. Home blood pressure readings between clinic visits give a clearer picture than office readings alone. A dose should never stop abruptly, since blood pressure can rebound and rise sharply after sudden withdrawal.

Avaam Tablet 5mg/160mg formula

• Amlodipine 5mg + Valsartan 160mg

Available forms

• Tablet, pack of 14 (2 strips of 7 tablets)

How to use Avaam Tablet 5mg/160mg?

• Take Avaam Tablet 5mg/160mg once daily, at the same time each day
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
• Take it with or without food, whichever is easier to remember
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless a doctor says it is safe
• Keep taking it even after blood pressure feels normal, since it works by staying in the body every day
• If a dose is missed, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose

Drug Interactions

• Other blood pressure medicines: Combining Avaam with additional antihypertensives can drop blood pressure too low
• Potassium sparing diuretics or potassium supplements: These can push blood potassium to unsafe levels when combined with valsartan
• NSAIDs like ibuprofen or diclofenac: Regular use can reduce how well this tablet controls blood pressure and stress the kidneys
• Lithium: Valsartan can raise lithium levels in the blood, increasing the risk of toxicity
• Simvastatin: High doses combined with amlodipine can raise the risk of muscle related side effects
• Grapefruit juice: Large amounts may raise amlodipine levels in the blood and increase side effects

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy risk: Valsartan can harm an unborn baby, especially in the second and third trimester, so this tablet should be stopped as soon as pregnancy is confirmed
• Low blood pressure: Standing up too quickly can cause dizziness or fainting, particularly in the first days of treatment
• Kidney function changes: People with existing kidney disease need regular blood tests while on this medicine
• High potassium levels: Valsartan can raise blood potassium, which needs monitoring in people with kidney problems or diabetes
• Liver disease caution: People with liver problems may need a lower dose under close medical supervision
• Swelling of ankles or feet: Amlodipine commonly causes fluid retention in the lower legs

Avaam Tablet 5mg/160mg Side Effects

• Swelling in the ankles, feet, or lower legs
• Headache
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Flushing or a warm feeling in the face
• Fatigue or unusual tiredness
• Nausea
• Low blood pressure symptoms such as fainting
• Fast or irregular heartbeat, in rare cases
• Signs of an allergic reaction such as facial swelling or difficulty breathing, which need emergency care

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius, away from direct sunlight
• Keep the tablet strip in its original box until it is time to take a dose
• Keep in a dry place, away from bathrooms or kitchen sinks
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack