Valam Tablet 5mg/160mg

About Valam Tablet 5mg/160mg

Valam Tablet 5mg/160mg Uses

• Treatment of high blood pressure not controlled by a single medicine
• Initial therapy for patients likely to need more than one blood pressure drug
• Long term blood pressure control to lower the risk of stroke and heart attack
• Add on therapy when either drug alone gives incomplete control

Valam Tablet 5mg/160mg Benefits

• Combines two blood pressure lowering mechanisms in one tablet
• Once daily dosing improves treatment compliance
• Often achieves better control than either drug used alone
• Reduces the pill burden compared to taking two separate tablets

What Experts Say

Valam combines Amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker that relaxes blood vessel walls, with Valsartan, an angiotensin receptor blocker that stops a hormone called angiotensin II from narrowing blood vessels. Together they lower blood pressure through two different pathways, which usually works better than either drug alone.

Cardiologists and physicians in Pakistan often prescribe this combination when a single blood pressure medicine is not enough, or as a starting treatment for significantly high blood pressure. It is taken once daily, and most patients see steady control within two to four weeks.

Blood pressure should be checked regularly while on this combination, and doses should never be stopped abruptly without medical advice. Because Valsartan affects the kidneys and potassium levels, periodic blood tests are recommended, especially in patients with kidney disease.

Drug Class

• Calcium Channel Blocker And Angiotensin Receptor Blocker Combination
• Antihypertensive Agent
• Cardiovascular Protective Agent

Valam Tablet 5mg/160mg formula

• Amlodipine Besylate 5mg
• Valsartan 160mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Valam Tablet 5mg/160mg?

• Take one tablet once daily at the same time each day
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water, with or without food
• Continue taking it regularly even if blood pressure feels normal
• Do not stop the medicine suddenly without consulting your doctor
• Check your blood pressure periodically as advised by your doctor

Drug Interactions

• Potassium Supplements Or Sparing Diuretics: Combined use can raise blood potassium to unsafe levels.
• NSAIDs: Regular use of painkillers like ibuprofen can reduce this medicine's blood pressure lowering effect and stress the kidneys.
• Other Blood Pressure Medicines: Combining with additional antihypertensives increases the risk of excessively low blood pressure.
• Lithium: This combination can raise lithium levels and increase the risk of toxicity.

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy: This medicine can cause serious harm to an unborn baby and must be stopped as soon as pregnancy is confirmed.
• Low Blood Pressure: It can cause dizziness or fainting, especially with the first few doses.
• Kidney Function: Regular monitoring is needed since Valsartan affects kidney blood flow and potassium levels.
• High Potassium: It can raise blood potassium, especially when combined with potassium supplements or sparing diuretics.
• Liver Disease: Patients with liver impairment should use it under close medical supervision.

Valam Tablet 5mg/160mg Side Effects

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

Storage Conditions

• Store at room temperature below 30 degrees Celsius
• Keep the tablet in its original blister pack away from moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Discard the tablet after its printed expiry date