blokatens 10/160 mg tablets

Medicine Description blokatens 10/160 mg

blokatens is considered a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure, as it contains two active ingredients: amlodipine, from the calcium channel blocker class, and valsartan, from the angiotensin II receptor antagonist class. This combination works to expand blood vessels and lower blood pressure, which reduces the risk of heart attacks, strokes, or kidney problems resulting from high blood pressure.

What are the components of blokatens?

blokatens contains two substances:

• Amlodipine: helps relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure.
• Valsartan: It prevents the effect of angiotensin II, which causes vasoconstriction and high pressure.

What are the uses of blokatens?

It helps in treating the following conditions:

• Treatment of essential hypertension.
• Reducing the risk of heart complications resulting from high blood pressure.
• Protecting the kidneys, especially in patients with high blood pressure and diabetes.
• It is sometimes used to treat heart failure under the supervision of a doctor.

What are the doses of blokatens?

The usual dose is as follows:

• Usual dose: One tablet daily, preferably taken at the same time daily with or without food.
• You should not stop taking the medication suddenly without consulting your doctor.