Covam Tablet 5mg/80mg

Covam Tablet Uses

Covam tablet is used for the treatment of hypertension or high blood pressure. It contains the active ingredients Valsartan and Amlodipine. Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that helps lower blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that is also used to treat high blood pressure and coronary artery disease. Covam helps blood flow easier by blocking a substance that can cause tightening of the blood vessels. High blood pressure can lead to severe problems like strokes, heart attacks, or kidney diseases if not dealt with, therefore medicines like Covam are prescribed for the management of hypertension to keep these problems under control.

Covam Tablet 5mg/80mg formula

• Amlodipine
• Valsartan

Available forms

• Tablets

Risks and warnings

You should know the risks and warnings of Covam to prevent its misuse.

There are some specific circumstances under which the use of certain medications is contraindicated or considered dangerous. So when taking any medicine it's always a good practice to familiarize yourself with its risks and warnings.

The risks and warnings associated with Covam are:

• Pregnancy

Do not use Covam tablet if you are pregnant as it can lead to birth defects and other complications. It can cause injury or even death to the developing fetus. 

• Breastfeeding

This medicine is considered unsafe to use during lactation. Do not use it if you are breastfeeding. 

• Hypersensitivity

Patients allergic to Valsartan, Amlodipine or any of the ingredients in Covam are advised not to use it.

• Alcohol

Do not consume alcohol when taking this medicine as it can cause further drowsiness and dizziness. 

• Driving

If you are taking Covam you should avoid driving as it can affect your ability to drive.

• Operating machinery

Avoid operating machinery when taking a Covam tablet.

• Use in children

The use of this medicine in children under the age of 18 years has not been declared safe. Observe caution and refer to your doctor for further advice.

• Higher doses in elderly

In elderly patients, caution is advised when increasing the dose of Covam.

How to use Covam Tablet 5mg/80mg?

• Take the tablet by mouth with a glass of water
• Covam can be taken with or without food
• Do not crush or chew the tablet
• Follow the dosage instructions of your doctor
• The recommended dosage is usually 1 tablet per day

Covam Side Effects

The common side effects of Covam are:

• Headache
• Asthenia
• Influenza
• Vertigo
• Hot flushes
• Fatigue

Contraindications

The use of Covam is contraindicated in:

• Patients who have hypersensitivity to its active ingredients
• Severe hypotension
• Severe hepatic impairment, biliary cirrhosis, or cholestasis
• Acute myocardial infarction
• Shock
• Patients in second or third trimester of pregnancy
• Hemodynamically unstable heart failure

Drug Interactions

Covam may interact with the following drugs. Concomitant use is not recommended:

• Grapefruit juice
• CYP3A4 inhibitors
• Simvastatin
• NSAIDs
• Potassium supplements

Storage Conditions

• Store the medicine at room temperature
• Keep out of reach and sight of children
• Protect it from sunlight and moisture