Package Leaflet: Information for the Patient
Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka 5 mg/160 mg/12,5 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka 5 mg/160 mg/25 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka 10 mg/160 mg/12,5 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka 10 mg/160 mg/25 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka 10 mg/320 mg/25 mg Film-Coated Tablets
amlodipino/valsartán/hidroclorotiazida
Read this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
1.What isAmlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krkaand what it is used for
2.What you need to know before starting to takeAmlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka
3.How to takeAmlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka
4.Possible side effects
5.Storage ofAmlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka
6.Contents of the pack and additional information
Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka tablets contain 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.
Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka 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 Krka
Do not take Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka and inform your doctor if you are affected by any of the above cases.
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka
Your doctor may monitor your renal function, blood pressure, and electrolyte levels (such as potassium) in the blood at regular intervals.
Consult your doctor if you experience abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea after taking Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka. Your doctor will decide whether to continue treatment. Do not stop taking Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka on your own.
See also the information under the heading "Do not take Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka".
Inform your doctor if you are affected by any of the cases mentioned.
Children and adolescents
Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka is not recommended for use in children or adolescents under 18 years old.
Older adults (65 years and older)
Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka can be used in people 65 years 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 amlodipine, valsartan, and hydrochlorothiazide. Renal function should be monitored periodically in elderly patients, particularly those taking the maximum dose of Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka (10 mg/320 mg/25 mg).
Other medications and Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka
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 Krka with food, drinks, and alcohol
People who have been prescribed Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka 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 amlodipine, which may cause unpredictable reductions in the blood pressure-lowering effects of Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka. 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
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, if you suspect you may be pregnant, or if you plan to become pregnant. Your doctor will usually advise you to stop taking Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka before becoming pregnant or as soon as you become pregnant, and recommend taking another antihypertensive medication instead. Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka is not recommended for use at the beginning of pregnancy and should not be administered after the third month of pregnancy as it may cause serious harm to your baby when administered from that point onwards.
Breastfeeding
Inform your doctor if you are or plan to start breastfeeding.Amlodipine has been shown to pass into breast milk in small amounts.Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka is not recommended for use during this period. Your doctor may decide to administer a treatment that is more suitable if you want to breastfeed, especially in newborns or premature babies.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any medication.
Driving and operating machinery
This medication may make you feel dizzy, drowsy, nauseous, or experience headaches. If you experience these symptoms, do not drive or use tools or machines.
Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka contains sodium
This medication contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) of sodium per coated tablet; it is essentially "sodium-free".
Follow exactly the administration instructions for this medication as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again. This will help you obtain the best results and reduce the risk of adverse effects.
The normal dose of Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka isone tablet per day.
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 Krka than you should
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or go to the nearest hospital immediately, or call the Toxicological Information Service. Phone: 91 562 04 20 indicating the medication and the amount ingested.
Excess fluid may accumulate in the lungs (pulmonary edema) causing difficulty breathing that may develop up to 24-48 hours after ingestion.
If you forget to take Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka
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, 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 Krka
Stopping your treatment with Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka 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.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
As with any combination that contains three active principles, it cannot be ruled out that side effects associated with each individual component may occur. The side effects observed with Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka or one of its three active principles (amlodipino, valsartán, and hidroclorotiazida) appear below and may occur with the use of Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka.
Some side effects may be serious and require immediate medical attention.
Consult your doctor immediately if, after taking this medicine, you experience any of the following serious side effects:
Frequent (may affect up to 1 in 10 patients):
Infrequent (may affect up to 1 in 100 patients):
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 patients):
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 patients):
Other side effects may include:
Very frequent (may affect more than 1 in 10 patients):
Frequent (may affect up to 1 in 10 patients):
Infrequent (may affect up to 1 in 100 patients):
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 patients):
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 patients):
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 leaflet. You can also report them directly through theSistema Español de Farmacovigilancia de Medicamentos de Uso Humano:www.notificaram.es.By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.
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. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
This medication does not require special conditions for conservation.
Medicines should not be thrown down the drains or in the trash. Dispose of the packaging and medications you no longer need at the SIGRE collection point of the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medications you no longer need. In this way, you will help protect the environment.
Composition of Amlodipine/Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide Krka
5 mg/160 mg/12.5 mg:
Each film-coated tablet contains 5 mg of amlodipine (as amlodipine besilate), 160 mg of valsartan, and 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide.
5 mg/160 mg/25 mg:
Each film-coated tablet contains 5 mg of amlodipine (as amlodipine besilate), 160 mg of valsartan, and 25 mg of hydrochlorothiazide.
10 mg/160 mg/12.5 mg:
Each film-coated tablet contains 10 mg of amlodipine (as amlodipine besilate), 160 mg of valsartan, and 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide.
10 mg/160 mg/25 mg:
Each film-coated tablet contains 10 mg of amlodipine (as amlodipine besilate), 160 mg of valsartan, and 25 mg of hydrochlorothiazide.
10 mg/320 mg/25 mg:
Each film-coated tablet contains 10 mg of amlodipine (as amlodipine besilate), 320 mg of valsartan, and 25 mg of hydrochlorothiazide.
Appearance of the product and contents of the package
5 mg/160 mg/12.5 mg:
Film-coated tablets, white or almost white, oval, biconvex with the engraving “K1” on one face and smooth on the other. The dimensions are approximately 13x8 mm.
5 mg/160 mg/25 mg:
Film-coated tablets, pale yellow, oval, biconvex with the engraving “K3” on one face and smooth on the other. The dimensions are approximately 13x8 mm.
10 mg/160 mg/12.5 mg:
Film-coated tablets, pink, oval, biconvex with the engraving “K2” on one face and smooth on the other. The dimensions are approximately 13x8 mm.
10 mg/160 mg/25 mg:
Film-coated tablets, yellow-brown, oval, biconvex with the engraving “K4” on one face and smooth on the other. The dimensions are approximately 13x8 mm.
10 mg/320 mg/25 mg:
Film-coated tablets, reddish-brown, oval, and biconvex. The dimensions are approximately 18x9 mm.
Amlodipine/Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide Krka is available in packages of:
Not all package sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorization Holder
KRKA d.d. Novo mesto, Šmarješka cesta 6 8501 Novo mesto, Slovenia
Manufacturer
KRKA d.d. Novo mesto, Šmarješka cesta 6 8501 Novo mesto, Slovenia
TAD Pharma GmbH, Heinz-Lohmann Straße 5, 27472 Cuxhaven, Germany
For further information about this medicinal product, please contact the local representative of the marketing authorization holder:
KRKA Farmacéutica, S.L., C/ Anabel Segura 10, 28108 Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain
This medicinal product is authorized in the Member States of the European Economic Area under the following names:
Member State | Medicinal product |
Czech Republic | Amlodipine/Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Krka |
Belgium | Amlodipine/Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Krka 5 mg/160 mg/12.5 mg filmomhulde tabletten Amlodipine/Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Krka 5 mg/160 mg/25 mg filmomhulde tabletten Amlodipine/Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Krka 10 mg/160 mg/12.5 mg filmomhulde tabletten Amlodipine/Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Krka 10 mg/160 mg/25 mg filmomhulde tabletten Amlodipine/Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Krka 10 mg/320 mg/25 mg filmomhulde tabletten |
Denmark | Amlodipine/Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Krka |
Spain | Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka 5 mg/160 mg/12.5 mg comprimidos recubiertos con película EFG Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka 5 mg/160 mg/25 mg comprimidos recubiertos con película EFG Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka 10 mg/160 mg/12.5 mg comprimidos recubiertos con película EFG Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka 10 mg/160 mg/25 mg comprimidos recubiertos con película EFG Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Krka 10 mg/320 mg/25 mg comprimidos recubiertos con película EFG |
Greece | Amlodipine/Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide TAD 5 mg/160 mg/12.5 mg επικαλυμμ?να με λεπτ? υμ?νιο δισκ?α Amlodipine/Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide TAD 5 mg/160 mg/25 mg επικαλυμμ?να με λεπτ? υμ?νιο δισκ?α Amlodipine/Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide TAD 10 mg/160 mg/12.5 mg επικαλυμμ?να με λεπτ? υμ?νιο δισκ?α Amlodipine/Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide TAD 10 mg/160 mg/25 mg επικαλυμμ?να με λεπτ? υμ?νιο δισκ?α Amlodipine/Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide TAD 10 mg/320 mg/25 mg επικαλυμμ?να με λεπτ? υμ?νιο δισκ?α |
Finland | Amlodipine/Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Krka 5 mg/160 mg/12.5 mg kalvopäällysteiset tabletit Amlodipine/Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Krka 5 mg/160 mg/25 mg kalvopäällysteiset tabletit Amlodipine/Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Krka 10 mg/160 mg/12.5 mg kalvopäällysteiset tabletit Amlodipine/Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Krka 10 mg/160 mg/25 mg kalvopäällysteiset tabletit Amlodipine/Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Krka 10 mg/320 mg/25 mg kalvopäällysteiset tabletit |
Iceland | Amlodipine/Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Krka 5 mg/160 mg/12.5 mg filmuhúðaðar töflur Amlodipine/Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Krka 5 mg/160 mg/25 mg filmuhúðaðar töflur Amlodipine/Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Krka 10 mg/160 mg/12.5 mg filmuhúðaðar töflur Amlodipine/Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Krka 10 mg/160 mg/25 mg filmuhúðaðar töflur Amlodipine/Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Krka 10 mg/320 mg/25 mg filmuhúðaðar töflur |
Norway | Amlodipine/Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Krka |
Last revision date of this leaflet:April 2025
For detailed information about this medicinal product, please visit the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS)http://www.aemps.gob.es/
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