Wamlox Contraindications

The patient should not take Wamlox: if he/she is allergic to amlodipine or to any other calcium channel blockers [may involve itching, reddening of the skin or difficulty in breathing]; if he/she is allergic to valsartan or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in Description) [if the patient thinks he/she may be allergic, he/she should talk to the doctor before taking Wamlox]; if he/she has severe liver problems or bile problems such as biliary cirrhosis or cholestasis; if she is more than 3 months pregnant [also better to avoid Wamlox in early pregnancy] (see Use in Pregnancy & Lactation); if he/she has severe low blood pressure (hypotension); if he/she has narrowing of the aortic valve (aortic stenosis) or cardiogenic shock (a condition where the heart is unable to supply enough blood to the body); if he/she suffers from heart failure after a heart attack; if he/she has diabetes or impaired kidney function and is treated with a blood pressure lowering medicine containing aliskiren [concomitant use of Wamlox with aliskiren-containing products is contraindicated in patients with diabetes mellitus or renal impairment (GFR <60 ml/min/1.73 m²)].
If any of the previously mentioned apply to the patient, he/she should not take Wamlox and should talk to the doctor.