Extor Tablet Uses

Extor tablet is primarily used to treat hypertension and blood-pressure-associated cardiovascular issues. It is a combination of CCB (Calcium Channel Blocker) and ARB (Angiotensin Receptor Blocker). Extor tablets are commonly used for the following indications:

1. Hypertension: Extor tablet is used for patients with hypertension who require multiple medications to achieve adequate blood pressure control. It reduces peripheral vascular resistance by affecting angiotensin II, a hormone that constricts blood vessels. Extor helps lower blood pressure more effectively than using either medication alone.
2. Management of Cardiovascular Risk: Extor tablets may also be used to manage cardiovascular risk in patients who have multiple risk factors, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. Lowering blood pressure by using Extor can help reduce the risk of complications such as heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure.

Benefits of Using Extor Tablet

• The primary benefit of Extor is its ability to control high blood pressure levels. By reducing the force that your heart has to exert to pump out enough oxygenated blood throughout your body, this drug reduces stress on major organs such as your kidneys and liver.
• Additionally, Extor can help reduce cholesterol levels which further improves overall cardiovascular health.

Extor is one of the leading brands of Amlodipine + Valsartan, manufactured and marketed by Searle Pharmaceuticals Pakistan.

Here are some alternative brands of Extor and their manufacturers.

• Amstan : Scilife Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd. Pakistan
• Avcard : Hilton Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd. Pakistan
• Avsar : Pharmevo Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd.
• Av-Sartan : Barrett Hodgson Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd.
• Biforge : Highnoon Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd. Pakistan
• Caloc-V : Bosch Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd. Pakistan
• Covam : Getz Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd. Pakistan
• Covance : Ferozsons Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
• Doetor : Martin Dow Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd.
• Exforge : Novartis Pharma (Pvt) Ltd.

Presently, Extor is available in Tablet Form

• Extor Tablets : Amlodipine 5mg + Valsartan 80mg
• Extor Tablets : Amlodipine 10mg + Valsartan 80mg
• Extor Tablets : Amlodipine 5mg + Valsartan 160mg

Contraindications for Extor include severe kidney disease as well as an allergy to either of its components or other similar drugs such as felodipine or losartan potassium.

Additionally, if you are Pregnant or Nursing you should speak with your doctor before taking Extor as it may affect your unborn baby’s health if taken during pregnancy; similarly, if you’re Breastfeeding there is a potential risk that the drug might pass into the Breast milk.

Other contraindications include having liver disease or being currently taking any other medications including ACE inhibitors like Captopril; anticoagulants like Warfarin; diuretics like Hydrochlorothiazide; nitrates like Nitroglycerin; Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs); beta-blockers such as Propranolol; heart medications such as digoxin etc.,

Therefore make sure all these conditions are discussed with a Physician before starting this medication

The dosage for Extor will depend on several factors such as age, weight, medical history, etc. So you must consult with a healthcare professional before taking this medication.

Generally speaking, however, most adults will be prescribed 5mg/160mg tablets taken once daily either with food or without depending on the doctor’s recommendations.

You should not exceed 10mg/320mg per day unless otherwise instructed by a physician.

Extor works by blocking certain receptors in the body, which helps to reduce blood pressure and improve blood flow.

The active ingredients in Extor are two different medications: Amlodipine (a calcium channel blocker) and Valsartan (an angiotensin II receptor blocker).

Amlodipine works by blocking calcium ions from entering muscle cells in the walls of arteries, thus relaxing them and reducing blood pressure.

Valsartan blocks the action of angiotensin II, a hormone that narrows arteries and can cause high blood pressure.

By blocking these receptors, Extor can help reduce both systolic (top number) and diastolic (bottom number) readings on your blood pressure monitor.

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