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Why did Norvates not state the dose of Exforge on the blister pack. It is confusing to identify the dosage if one bought 5/80 or 10/160.
Please check this with your pharmacist as I am not a health professional, I've just looked it up. Exforge is a combination of amlodipine and valsartan which come in different dosages. I presume the 5/80 is 5mg of amlodipine and 80mg of valsartan.
Ask at the pharmacy where you get your medication.
Hi,
Please check this with your local Pharmacist!
Below is from the Web:
Exforge 5mg / 80mg film coated tablets - Used for: Exforge tablets contain two substances called Exforge 5mg / 80mg film coated tablets and valsartan. Both of these substances help to control high blood pressure.
Exforge 5mg / 80mg film coated tablets belongs to a group of substances called “calcium channel blockers”. Exforge 5mg / 80mg film coated tablets stops calcium from moving into the blood vessel wall which stops the blood vessels from tightening.
Valsartan belongs to a group of substances called “angiotensin-II receptor antagonists”. Angiotensin II is produced by the body and makes the blood vessels tighten, thus increasing the blood pressure. Valsartan works by blocking the effect of angiotensin II.
This means that both of these substances help to stop the blood vessels tightening. As a result, the blood vessels relax and blood pressure is lowered.
Exforge is used to treat high blood pressure in patients whose blood pressure is not controlled enough with either Exforge 5mg / 80mg film coated tablets or valsartan on its own.
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My question is how can one can identify Exforge by colour or dose stated on the tablet or on the blister package.
I would check with your pharmacist. My daughter has medication in blister packs and it always corresponds with what has been written on her prescription. The information leaflet will also give you the colours of the various doses, providing they are not all white of course.
