Английская Википедия:Amlodipine/valsartan

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Amlodipine/valsartan, sold under the brand name Exforge among others, is a blood pressure lowering combination drug. It contains amlodipine, as the besilate, a dihydropyridine-type calcium channel blocker, and valsartan, an angiotensin II receptor antagonist.[1] This combination is usually well tolerated and effective for the reduction of blood pressure.[2]

The combination was approved for medical use in the United States in June 2007.[3]

The combination is also available with included hydrochlorothiazide (Exforge HCT), for people who need a three-drug regimen to manage their blood pressure.[4][5] It was approved for medical use in the United States in April 2009.[6]

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