Exforge and Melphalan drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Exforge (amlodipine besylate; valsartan) and Melphalan (melphalan). Common drug interactions include somnolence among females and basal cell carcinoma among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Exforge and Melphalan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 13 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Exforge?
Exforge has active ingredients of amlodipine besylate; valsartan. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 13,350 Exforge users. Check the latest studies of Exforge.
What is Melphalan?
Melphalan has active ingredients of melphalan. eHealthMe is studying from 20,052 Melphalan users. Check the latest studies of Melphalan.
13 people who take Exforge and Melphalan together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Exforge and Melphalan, by gender? *:
female:
- Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
- Anaemia (lack of blood)
- Herpes zoster
- Ileus paralytic (obstruction of the intestine due to paralysis of the intestinal muscles)
- Infective myositis (infection of skeletal muscle)
- Neutropenia (an abnormally low number of neutrophils)
- Constipation
- Delirium (wild excitement)
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation)
male:
- Basal cell carcinoma (a skin cancer, it rarely metastasizes or kills)
- Malignant melanoma (skin cancer rises from melancytes)
- Muscular weakness (muscle weakness)
- Fungal infection
- Pneumonitis (inflammation of the walls of the alveoli in the lungs)
- Respiratory failure (inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system)
What are the common drug interactions of Exforge and Melphalan, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
n/a
60+:
- Diarrhoea
- Urinary tract infection
- Ileus paralytic (obstruction of the intestine due to paralysis of the intestinal muscles)
- Infective myositis (infection of skeletal muscle)
- Neutropenia (an abnormally low number of neutrophils)
- Fungal infection
- Pneumonitis (inflammation of the walls of the alveoli in the lungs)
- Respiratory failure (inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system)
- Constipation
- Delirium (wild excitement)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 13 people, 100.00%
- High Blood Pressure: 9 people, 69.23%
- Diabetes: 3 people, 23.08%
- Sinus Bradycardia (an unusually slow heartbeat due to heart disease): 3 people, 23.08%
- Fever: 3 people, 23.08%
- Hypokalemia (low potassium): 3 people, 23.08%
- Weight Loss: 2 people, 15.38%
- Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 15.38%
- Nausea And Vomiting: 2 people, 15.38%
- Diarrhea: 2 people, 15.38%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Exforge and drugs from A to Z:
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on amlodipine besylate; valsartan and melphalan (the active ingredients of Exforge and Melphalan, respectively), and Exforge and Melphalan (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
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