Sofvasc HCT Tablet 5mg/160mg/12.5mg

About Sofvasc HCT Tablet 5mg/160mg/12.5mg

Sofvasc HCT Tablet 5mg/160mg/12.5mg Uses

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Blood pressure not controlled by two separate drugs
• Long term cardiovascular risk reduction
• Simplifying multi drug blood pressure regimens

Sofvasc HCT Tablet 5mg/160mg/12.5mg Benefits

• Controls blood pressure through three different actions
• Once daily dosing improves consistency
• Reduces the number of tablets a patient must take
• Helps protect the heart and kidneys over time

What Experts Say

Sofvasc HCT combines three medicines that lower blood pressure through different mechanisms. Amlodipine relaxes blood vessel walls, valsartan blocks a hormone called angiotensin II, and hydrochlorothiazide helps the kidneys remove excess salt and water from the body, working together for a stronger overall effect.

Cardiologists usually reserve this triple combination for patients whose blood pressure remains high despite two separate medicines, rather than starting it as a first treatment. Combining three drugs in one tablet also makes it easier for patients to stay consistent with daily dosing and follow up visits.

High blood pressure is often picked up late during routine checkups here, so many patients already need more than one drug by the time of diagnosis, and physicians frequently step up to combinations like this one when home readings stay stubbornly elevated despite lifestyle changes and weight loss.

Drug Class

• Calcium channel blocker, ARB and thiazide diuretic combination

Sofvasc HCT Tablet 5mg/160mg/12.5mg formula

• Amlodipine
• Valsartan
• Hydrochlorothiazide

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Sofvasc HCT Tablet 5mg/160mg/12.5mg?

• Take one tablet daily, at the same time each day.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it with or without food, as advised by your doctor.
• Monitor your blood pressure regularly while on treatment.
• Do not stop taking it suddenly without medical advice.

Drug Interactions

• Potassium supplements: Combined use with valsartan can raise blood potassium to unsafe levels.
• NSAIDs: Regular use of painkillers like ibuprofen can reduce the blood pressure lowering effect.
• Lithium: This combination can raise lithium levels in the blood.
• Other blood pressure medicines: Combining with additional antihypertensives increases the risk of low blood pressure.
• Diabetes medicines: Hydrochlorothiazide can raise blood sugar and affect diabetes control.

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy: This combination can harm an unborn baby and must be stopped if pregnancy is confirmed.
• Low blood pressure: It can cause dizziness or fainting, especially after the first dose.
• Kidney function: Regular monitoring of kidney function and blood salts is needed.
• Low potassium or sodium: The diuretic component can disturb blood salt levels.
• Gout: Hydrochlorothiazide can raise uric acid and trigger gout flares.
• Sun sensitivity: Skin may become more sensitive to sunlight during treatment.

Sofvasc HCT Tablet 5mg/160mg/12.5mg Side Effects

• Dizziness
• Swelling in the ankles or feet
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Low blood pressure symptoms
• Increased urination
• Muscle cramps

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place.
• Keep the tablets in their original blister pack away from moisture.
• Protect from direct sunlight and heat.
• Discard tablets after the printed expiry date.
• Keep out of reach of children.