Amlodipine and valsartan and Asacol 800

• Generic Name: amlodipine / valsartan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Exforge

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist.

Amlodipine and valsartan is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.

Amlodipine and valsartan is usually given after other blood pressure medicines have been tried without success.

Amlodipine and valsartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: mesalamine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, delayed release
• Other Brand Names: Apriso, Asacol HD, Delzicol, Lialda, Pentasa, Canasa, Canasa Pac, Rowasa, SfRowasa

Mesalamine is used to treat and prevent mild to moderately active ulcerative colitis (an inflammatory bowel disease). It works inside the bowels to reduce inflammation and other symptoms of the disease.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.