Different dosage forms of nifedipine and valsartan have different dosage when combined, take nifedipine controlled-release tablets as an example, its recommended dosage is 30mg or 60mg per day, and the recommended dosage of valsartan is 80mg or 160mg, which can be taken one hour before breakfast.
Valsartan is mainly used in the treatment of primary mild and moderate hypertension; nifedipine controlled-release tablets are used in the treatment of hypertension and coronary heart disease. When the two are used together, the dosage of valsartan is 80mg or 160mg, and the dosage of nifedipine controlled-release tablets is 30mg or 60mg, both of which are used once a day and taken together about one hour before breakfast.
If valsartan is combined with nifedipine tablets, the dosage of nifedipine tablets is 10mg to 20mg at a time, taken three times a day.
Adverse effects of valsartan include fatigue, abdominal pain, and cough. It is contraindicated for those who are allergic to valsartan, women during pregnancy, etc. It is not suitable for children.
Common adverse reactions to nifedipine are edema, headache, constipation, etc. It is contraindicated for those who are allergic to nifedipine, those with cardiogenic shock, women within 20 weeks of pregnancy and lactating women. It is not suitable for use in children.
It is recommended to combine the drugs under the supervision of a physician, and should not be self-administered to avoid hypotension.