Valvas HCT (Amlodipine/Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide) 10/160/12.5

Valvas HCT is a triple-combination blood pressure tablet that brings together three proven antihypertensive medicines in one convenient once-daily dose. It is prescribed for adults with hypertension (high blood pressure) that has not been adequately controlled on two medicines alone — helping to protect the heart, kidneys, and blood vessels from the long-term damage of uncontrolled hypertension.

Drug class

CCB + ARB + Diuretic combo

Dosage form

Film-coated tablet · oral

Usual dosing Once daily, with or without food

Full effect seen within 2 weeks of max dose

What each ingredient does

Amlodipine 10mg — calcium channel blocker

Relaxes and widens blood vessels so the heart pumps with less resistance and effort.

Valsartan 160mg — angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)

Blocks angiotensin II — a hormone that tightens blood vessels — keeping them relaxed and reducing blood pressure.

Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg — thiazide diuretic (water pill)

Helps the kidneys flush out excess salt and fluid, reducing the volume of blood the heart must pump. The lower 12.5mg dose also helps reduce potassium loss compared to higher diuretic doses.

Who is Valvas HCT 10/160/12.5mg prescribed for?

• Adults whose blood pressure is not controlled on two antihypertensive medicines
• Patients already stable on amlodipine + valsartan + HCT as separate tablets (convenient step-down to one pill)
• Those who experienced side effects on the 25mg HCT dose and need a lower diuretic strength
• Patients at elevated cardiovascular risk requiring multi-mechanism blood pressure control

How Valvas HCT differs from the 10/160/25mg strength

Valvas HCT 10/160/12.5mg

Lower diuretic dose — preferred when fluid loss needs to be gentler, or for patients sensitive to higher HCT doses

Valvas HCT 10/160/25mg

Higher diuretic dose — used when more aggressive fluid and salt removal is needed for tighter BP control

Your doctor selects the right strength based on your blood pressure readings and kidney function.

Important safety information

• Not for use during pregnancy — can cause serious harm to an unborn baby
• Avoid if allergic to sulfonamide medicines (as HCT belongs to this class) or any tablet ingredient
• May cause dizziness on standing — rise slowly from sitting or lying positions
• Not for use in patients with severe kidney or liver impairment, or low potassium/sodium levels
• Interacts with NSAIDs (e.g. ibuprofen), potassium supplements, and lithium — inform your doctor of all medicines you take
• This is not a starting (first-line) blood pressure medicine — your doctor will have tried other options first
• A valid prescription is required to purchase this medication

Common side effects to be aware of

Contact your doctor if side effects are persistent or severe.