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Use and Dosing

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Treatment of hypertension

Notes:

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Indications

Contraindications

Black Box Warnings

Dosing Adjustment

Renal Dose Adjustment (Based on CrCl)

Hepatic Dose Adjustment

Warnings/Precautions

See Supplemental Patient Information

Cautions: Use cautiously in

Supplemental Patient Information

Pregnancy/Breast Feeding

Pregnancy Category:D

Breastfeeding: Prefer an alternative drug during breastfeeding as appropriate literature on the use of amlodipine/valsartan is unavailable. Hydrochlorothiazide doses of lteq.gif50 mg/day are acceptable during lactation. Intense diuresis with higher doses may decrease breastmilk production. This information is (available at http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT last accessed 27 December 2010). Unknown whether amlodipine and valsartan are excreted in human milk, but thiazides are excreted in human milk. Exhibits potential for adverse effects on the nursing infant, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Pharmacology

Amlodipine

Valsartan

Hydrochlorothiazide

Brands and Availability

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US Trade Name(s)

US Availability

amlodipine/hydrochlorothiazide/valsartan (generic)

Exforge HCT (amlodipine/hydrochlorothiazide/valsartan)

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Canadian Trade Name(s)

Canadian Availability

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UK Trade Name(s)

UK Availability

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Australian Trade Name(s)

Australian Availability

Exforge HCT (amlodipine/hydrochlorothiazide/valsartan)


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Classification

Cardiovascular

Antihypertensive Combinations

Pricing

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