Package Leaflet: Information for the User
Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Teva 5 mg/160 mg/12,5 mg Film-Coated Tablets EFG
Read this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
This medicine contains three substances called amlodipino, valsartán and hidroclorotiazida. All these substances help control high blood pressure.
As a result of the three mechanisms, blood vessels relax and blood pressure decreases.
This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure in adult patients whose blood pressure is already controlled while taking amlodipino, valsartán and hidroclorotiazida and who may benefit from taking a tablet that contains the three substances.
Do not take Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Teva
If you think you may be allergic, do not take this medication and inform your doctor.
Do not take Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Teva and inform your doctorif you are affected by any of the above cases.
Warnings and precautions
Your doctor may monitor your renal function, blood pressure, and electrolyte levels (such as potassium) in the blood at regular intervals.
See also the information under the heading “Do not take Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Teva”.
Inform your doctorif you are affected by any of the cases mentioned.
Consult your doctor if you experience abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea after taking Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida. Your doctor will decide whether to continue treatment. Do not stop taking Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida on your own.
Children and adolescents
This medication is not recommended for use in children or adolescents under 18years.
Older adults (65years and older)
This medication may be used in people 65years and older at the same dose as used in other adults and in the same way as they have already taken the three substances called amlodipino, valsartán, and hidroclorotiazida. Renal pressure should be monitored regularly in elderly patients, particularly those taking the maximum dose of Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida (10mg/320mg/25mg).
Use of Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Teva with other medications
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have used recently, or may need to use any other medication. Your doctor may need to adjust your dose and/or take other precautions. In some cases, you may need to stop taking one of the medications. This is especially important if you are taking any of the medications listed below:
Do not take with:
Use with caution with:
Taking Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Teva with food, drinks, and alcohol
People who have been prescribed this medication should not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice. This is because grapefruit and grapefruit juice may lead to an increase in the blood levels of the active ingredient amlodipino, which may cause unpredictable reductions in blood pressure.Consult your doctor before drinking alcohol. Alcohol may significantly lower your blood pressure and/or increase the risk of dizziness or fainting.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you think you may be pregnant, consult your doctorbefore using this medication.Your doctor will usually advise you to stop taking this medication before becoming pregnant or as soon as you become pregnant and recommend taking another antihypertensive medication instead. This medication is not recommended for use at the beginning of pregnancy and should not be administered after the thirdmonth of pregnancy as it may cause severe damage to your baby when administered from that point onwards.
Lactation
Inform your doctorifyou are planning to start or are breastfeeding.Amlodipino has been shown to pass into breast milk in small amounts. This medication is not recommended for use during this period. Your doctor may decide to administer a more suitable treatment if you want to breastfeed, especially in newborns or premature babies.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any medication.
Driving and operating machinery
As with other medications used to treat high blood pressure, this medication may cause dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, or headaches. If you experience these symptoms, do not drive or operate tools or machinery.
Use in athletes
This medication containshidroclorotiazidawhich may produce a positive result in doping control tests.
Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Teva contains sodium
This medication contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per coated tablet, which is essentially “sodium-free”.
Follow exactly the administration instructions of this medication as indicated by your doctor. In case of doubt, consult your doctor again. This will help you obtain the best results and reduce the risk of adverse effects.
The normal dose of Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida isone tabletper day.
You can take this medication with or without food.Do not take this medication with grapefruit or grapefruit juice.
Your doctor may suggest a higher or lower dose depending on your response to treatment.
Do not exceed the prescribed dose.
If you take more Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Teva than you should
Excess fluid may accumulate in the lungs (pulmonary edema) causing difficulty breathing that may develop within 24-48 hours after ingestion.
If you have accidentally taken too many tablets of this medication, consult your doctor immediately. You may need medical attention.
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicological Information Service, phone 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount ingested.
If you forget to take Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Teva
If you forget to take a dose of this medication, take it as soon as you remember and then take the next dose at the usual time. If it is almost time for the next dose, you should only take the next tablet at the usual time.Do nottake a double dose (two tablets at once) to compensate for the missed doses.
If you interrupt treatment with Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Teva
Stoppingyour treatment withthis medication may cause your condition to worsen. Do not stop taking the medication unless your doctor tells you to.
Take this medication always, even if you feel well
People with hypertension often do not notice any symptoms of their problem. Many feel well. It is very important that you take this medication exactly as your doctor has instructed to obtain the best results and reduce the risk of adverse effects. Keep your appointments with your doctor even if you feel well.
If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
As with any combination of three active ingredients, it cannot be ruled out that side effects associated with each individual component may occur. The side effects observed with this medication or one of its three active ingredients (amlodipine, valsartan, and hydrochlorothiazide) are listed below and may occur with the use of this medication.
Some side effects may be severe and require immediate medical attention.
Consult your doctor immediately if, after taking this medication, you experience any of the following severe side effects:
Frequent (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
Infrequent (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
Other side effects may include:
Very frequent (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):
Frequent (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
Infrequent (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
Frequency not known (the frequency cannot be estimated from available data):
Reporting of side effects
If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible side effect that does not appear in this prospectus. You can also report them directly through the Spanish System for the Pharmacovigilance of Medicines for Human Use:https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medication.
Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date that appears on the packaging and blister (after CAD/EXP). The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Blister: Do not store above 30° C.
Store in the original packaging to protect it from light and moisture.
HDPE Bottle: Store in the original packaging to protect it from moisture.
Do not useAmlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Tevaif you observe that the packaging is damaged or shows signs of manipulation.
Medicines should not be disposed of through drains or in the trash. Deposit the packaging and unused medications at the SIGRE collection point of the pharmacy. In case of doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of unused packaging and medications. By doing so, you will help protect the environment.
Composition ofAmlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Teva
Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Teva 5mg/160mg/12,5mg coated tablets EFG
The active ingredients of Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Teva are amlodipino (as amlodipino besilato), valsartán and hidroclorotiazida. Each coated tablet contains 5mg of amlodipino (as amlodipino besilato),160mg of valsartán, and 12,5mg of hidroclorotiazida.
The other components are:
Core tablet: microcrystalline cellulose; low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose; anhydrous colloidal silica; magnesium stearate; talc
Coating:Poly (vinyl alcohol)(E1203); titanium dioxide (E171); talc (E553b); macrogol 4000 (E1521); Acid methacrylic and ethyl acrylate copolymer (1:1); sodium hydrogen carbonate (E500(ii))
Appearance of the product and contents of the package
The coated tablets of Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Teva 5mg/160mg/12,5mg coated tablets are oval, white, 7,70 mm x 16 mm in size, with the impression “C12” marked on one side.
Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Teva is available in packages containing 14, 28, 30, 56, 90 and 98coated tablets.
Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Teva is available in bottles containing 100 coated tablets.
Not all package sizes may be marketed.
Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer
Marketing authorization holder
Teva B.V.
Swensweg 5
2031GA Haarlem
Netherlands
Manufacturer
Balkanpharma Dupnitsa AD
3 Samokovsko Shosse Str.
Dupnitsa 2600
Bulgaria
For further information about this medicinal product, please contact the local representative of the marketing authorization holder:
Teva Pharma, S.L.U
C/ Anabel Segura, 11, Edifício Albatros B, 1ª planta,
Alcobendas, 28108, Madrid (Spain)
Last review date of this leaflet:February 2025
Other sources of information
The detailed information about this medicinal product is available on the website of theSpanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS)http://www.aemps.gob.es
You can access detailed and updated information about this medicinal product by scanning with your smartphone the QR code included in the packaging. You can also access this information on the following internet address:https://cima.aemps.es/cima/dochtml/p/85356/P_85356.html
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