Exotan tablet 5mg / 160mg

About Exotan tablet 5mg / 160mg

Exotan tablet 5mg / 160mg Uses

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Blood pressure not controlled by a single medicine alone
• Long term cardiovascular risk reduction
• Combination therapy for patients already stable on amlodipine and valsartan separately

Drug Class

• Calcium channel blocker plus angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
• Antihypertensive combination

What Experts Say

Exotan combines amlodipine, which relaxes and widens blood vessels, with valsartan, which blocks a hormone called angiotensin II that tightens them. Together they lower blood pressure more effectively than either medicine alone.

It is taken once daily at the same time each day, and it can take a few weeks of steady use before blood pressure fully settles.

Swelling in the ankles is a known amlodipine side effect, and blood pressure and kidney function should be checked periodically during treatment.

Exotan tablet 5mg / 160mg formula

• Amlodipine 5mg
• Valsartan 160mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Exotan tablet 5mg / 160mg?

• Take one tablet once daily, at the same time each day.
• Swallow with water, with or without food.
• Do not stop suddenly without talking to your doctor.
• Have blood pressure checked regularly during treatment.

Drug Interactions

Exotan can interact with medicines that also affect blood pressure or potassium levels.

• Potassium sparing diuretics or supplements: Can raise potassium to unsafe levels.
• Other blood pressure medicines: May cause blood pressure to drop too low.
• NSAIDs (like ibuprofen): Can reduce the blood pressure lowering effect and affect kidney function.

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy: Avoid in pregnancy, since valsartan can harm the unborn baby.
• Kidney function: Use with caution in kidney disease, and monitor as advised.
• Low blood pressure: May cause dizziness, especially when standing up quickly.
• Swelling: Ankle or leg swelling can occur due to the amlodipine component.

Exotan tablet 5mg / 160mg Side Effects

• Ankle or leg swelling
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Flushing
• Fatigue
• Low blood pressure symptoms

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight, out of reach of children.