Combi Forge 5/160 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dosage of this medication is one tablet once a day, taken with water regardless of meals. It is advisable to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). Before administration, dose adjustments with individual components (amlodipine or valsartan) are recommended if blood pressure is not adequately controlled: • 5/80 mg: Given to patients who failed monotherapy with amlodipine 5 mg or valsartan 80 mg. • 5/160 mg: Given to patients who failed monotherapy with amlodipine 5 mg or valsartan 160 mg.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in pediatric patients under 18 years of age; therefore, its use is not recommended.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during the second and third trimester of pregnancy; hence, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with allergies to the main components of this medication or similar ingredients, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with severe kidney or liver disease, and those with specific heart conditions should not take this medication. Patients with a deficiency of sodium or water in the body, high potassium levels, kidney issues, organ transplant recipients, and those with a history of angioedema should take this medication with caution and consult a doctor immediately if any abnormal symptoms occur. Possible side effects when taking this medication include headaches, dizziness, swelling, lowered blood pressure, and skin rashes, with rare occurrences of serious allergies or angioedema, so caution is necessary. Be careful while driving or operating machinery as dizziness or fatigue may occur. This medication may interact with other blood pressure medications, potassium-sparing diuretics, and certain anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Always inform your doctor or pharmacist of any medications being taken together. Pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant should not use this medication, and breastfeeding mothers are also advised against using it. Children under 18 years old should not use this medication as its safety and efficacy have not been adequately established. In case of an overdose, blood pressure may drop excessively, so seek appropriate treatment immediately if symptoms arise. It is important to regularly monitor blood pressure, kidney function, and serum electrolyte levels during the use of this medication to check for any abnormalities.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blistering, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and

Mild side effects

• Nasopharyngitis
• influenza
• anxiety
• headache
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• orthostatic dizziness
• paresthesia
• vertigo
• tinnitus

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is advisable to keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Dark yellow oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/PTP (14 tablets/PTP × 2)