Sofvasc-V tablet 5mg / 80mg

About Sofvasc-V tablet 5mg / 80mg

Sofvasc-V Tablet Uses

• Treatment of high blood pressure not controlled by a single medicine
• Ongoing management of hypertension
• Reduction of long term cardiovascular risk linked to high blood pressure
• Use as add on therapy when amlodipine or valsartan alone is not enough

Sofvasc-V Tablet Benefits

• Combines two different blood pressure lowering mechanisms in one tablet
• Once daily dosing supports easier adherence
• Valsartan can help offset some of the ankle swelling seen with amlodipine alone
• Reduces the number of separate tablets a patient needs to take

What Experts Say

Cardiologists often move patients to a combination tablet like Sofvasc-V once a single blood pressure medicine no longer keeps readings controlled, since pairing a calcium channel blocker with an angiotensin receptor blocker tends to lower blood pressure more effectively than simply raising the dose of either drug alone would achieve.

High blood pressure is extremely common across Pakistan and is often diagnosed late, after it has already affected the heart or kidneys, so doctors stress that this combination works best alongside reduced salt intake, regular walking and steady weight management rather than as a stand alone fix on its own.

Home blood pressure monitoring is usually encouraged once this combination is started, since it helps confirm the medicine is working and gives the doctor useful information at follow up visits without needing a separate clinic visit for every single reading taken at home.

Drug Class

• Calcium channel blocker
• Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)

Sofvasc-V tablet 5mg / 80mg formula

• Amlodipine
• Valsartan

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Sofvasc-V tablet 5mg / 80mg?

• One tablet is usually taken once daily at the same time each day
• This tablet can be taken with or without food
• Swallowing the tablet whole with water is recommended
• Blood pressure should be checked regularly while on this medicine
• This medicine should not be stopped abruptly without a doctor's advice

Drug Interactions

• Potassium supplements or potassium sparing diuretics: Combined use can raise potassium to unsafe levels.
• NSAID pain relievers: These can reduce the blood pressure lowering effect and stress the kidneys.
• Lithium: Blood levels of lithium can rise when combined with this medicine.
• Other blood pressure medicines: Combining several can add up to excessive blood pressure lowering.

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy: This medicine can harm a developing baby and should be avoided during pregnancy.
• Kidney artery narrowing: Caution is needed in people with narrowing of the arteries supplying the kidneys.
• High potassium levels: Valsartan can raise blood potassium, which needs monitoring in some patients.
• Low blood pressure: Dizziness or fainting can occur, especially with the first few doses.
• Liver impairment: Extra caution and monitoring may be needed in significant liver disease.

Sofvasc-V Tablet Side Effects

• Dizziness
• Swelling in the ankles or feet
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Flushing
• Low blood pressure
• Nausea

Storage Conditions

• Room temperature storage below 30 degrees Celsius is recommended
• A dry place away from direct sunlight keeps the tablets stable
• Original packaging protects the tablets until use
• Keep out of reach of children.