Avivavasc 5 mg / 160 mg - 28 Tablets

The scientific name is Avivavask amlodipine, valsartan What is Avifasc? A combination medicine to control high blood pressure, containing the following active ingredients: Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker that prevents calcium ion from entering smooth muscle cells and heart muscle during depolarization. This leads to relaxation of the smooth muscles within the coronary vessels, and as a result of this relaxation, the coronary vessels expand and thus increase the flow of oxygen in the heart muscle . Peripheral blood pressure. Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. It prevents vasoconstriction and aldosterone secretion caused by binding of angiotensin II to its receptors, thus reducing peripheral vascular resistance, blood pressure and diuretic uses of Avifasc: Hypertension. widening of blood vessels ; What are the contraindications to the use of Avifask? Do not use amlodipine or valsartan without consulting a specialist in the following cases: Hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug, any of the other drugs of the group of angiotensin II receptor antagonists or dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers. Concomitant use with aliskiren in patients with diabetes. anuria What are the side effects of Avifasc? Peripheral edema, pulmonary edema. Palpitations, tiredness, dizziness, vomiting, abdominal pain. Muscle cramps, shortness of breath, headache, diarrhoea. Blood in the urine, high blood sugar. High triglycerides in the blood. High blood potassium, backache, bronchitis. Flu-like symptoms, pharyngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis. What are the precautions for using Avifasc? Amlodipine and valsartan should be used with caution under the supervision of a physician in the following cases: Aortic valve stenosis. Renal artery stenosis. Liver failure, kidney failure . Cardiovascular disease. Discontinue use of the drug if angioedema occurs and speak to and consult a physician. When starting treatment, this drug may cause a slight increase in the level of creatinine in the blood, and over time it may cause a deterioration in the health of the kidneys. Therefore, the drug should be stopped when there is a significant deterioration in kidney function. Hyperkalemia (increased potassium in the blood) may occur, so salt substitutes or potassium supplements should not be used. During pregnancy and breastfeeding. Use during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy leads to a decrease in the work of the kidneys in the fetus and an increase in the neonatal mortality rate, so it should be avoided during this period of pregnancy.