RxNorm 722131
amLODIPine 10 MG / valsartan 320 MG Oral Tablet
RxNorm Semantic Concepts
RxNorm semantic concepts for the RxCUI 722131 unique identifier include: amLODIPine 10 MG / valsartan 320 MG Oral Tablet (6358994), amlodipine (as amlodipine besylate) 10 MG / valsartan 320 MG Oral Tablet (12865979), amLODIPine 10 MG / valsartan 320 MG Oral Tablet (3725788), amlodipine 10 MG / valsartan 320 MG Oral Tablet (12336643), amLODIPine (as amLODIPine besylate) 10 MG / valsartan 320 MG Oral Tablet (12866014), Amlodipine (as amlodipine besilate) 10 mg and valsartan 320 mg oral tablet (12664549), Amlodipine (as amlodipine besylate) 10 mg and valsartan 320 mg oral tablet (12664580) and Product containing precisely amlodipine (as amlodipine besilate) 10 milligram and valsartan 320 milligram/1 each conventional release oral tablet (clinical drug) (12665712).
RxNorm Atom ID: 6358994 - Prescribable Name
amLODIPine 10 MG / valsartan 320 MG Oral Tablet
- RXCUI:
- 722131 - RxNorm Unique Identifier for a concept (Concept ID)
- LAT:
- ENG - Language of the Term
- RXAUI:
- 6358994 - Unique identifier for the atom (RxNorm Atom ID)
- Is Prescribable?
- YES - This drug is part of the RxNorm Current Prescribable Content, a subset of RxNorm that includes all drugs available for prescription in the United States. The Current Prescribable subset also includes over-the-counter drugs.
- Concept Description:
- amLODIPine 10 MG / valsartan 320 MG Oral Tablet - Description of concept identifier
- Term Type (TTY):
- PSN - Term type in source with name and description
- Term Type Name:
- Prescribable Name - Name of term type in source
- Term Type Description:
- Synonym of another TTY, given for clarity and for display purposes in electronic prescribing applications. Only one PSN per concept. - Description of term type in source
- Code:
- 722131 - "Most useful" source asserted identifier. If the source vocabulary has more than one identifier, or a RxNorm-generated source entry identifier. (if the source vocabulary has none.)
- Suppress Flag:
- N
Suppressible flag. Values = N, O, Y, or E. N - not suppressible. O - Specific individual names (atoms) set as Obsolete because the name is no longer provided by the original source. Y - Suppressed by RxNorm editor. E - unquantified, non-prescribable drug with related quantified, prescribable drugs. NLM strongly recommends that users not alter editor-assigned suppressibility. - CVF:
- 4096 - Content view flag. RxNorm includes one value, '4096', to denote inclusion in the Current Prescribable Content subset. All rows with CVF='4096' can be found in the subset.
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- RXNORM - Concept source abbreviation
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- RxNorm Vocabulary - The official name for a source
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- 20AA_240304F - The source version
- Source Date:
- March 04, 2024 - RxNorm data last updated
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RxNorm Atom ID: 12865979 - Synonym
amlodipine (as amlodipine besylate) 10 MG / valsartan 320 MG Oral Tablet
- RXCUI:
- 722131 - RxNorm Unique Identifier for a concept (Concept ID)
- LAT:
- ENG - Language of the Term
- RXAUI:
- 12865979 - Unique identifier for the atom (RxNorm Atom ID)
- Is Prescribable?
- YES - This drug is part of the RxNorm Current Prescribable Content, a subset of RxNorm that includes all drugs available for prescription in the United States. The Current Prescribable subset also includes over-the-counter drugs.
- Concept Description:
- amlodipine (as amlodipine besylate) 10 MG / valsartan 320 MG Oral Tablet - Description of concept identifier
- Term Type (TTY):
- SY - Term type in source with name and description
- Term Type Name:
- Synonym - Name of term type in source
- Term Type Description:
- Synonym of another TTY, given for clarity. - Description of term type in source
- Code:
- 722131 - "Most useful" source asserted identifier. If the source vocabulary has more than one identifier, or a RxNorm-generated source entry identifier. (if the source vocabulary has none.)
- Suppress Flag:
- N
Suppressible flag. Values = N, O, Y, or E. N - not suppressible. O - Specific individual names (atoms) set as Obsolete because the name is no longer provided by the original source. Y - Suppressed by RxNorm editor. E - unquantified, non-prescribable drug with related quantified, prescribable drugs. NLM strongly recommends that users not alter editor-assigned suppressibility. - CVF:
- 4096 - Content view flag. RxNorm includes one value, '4096', to denote inclusion in the Current Prescribable Content subset. All rows with CVF='4096' can be found in the subset.
- Source:
- RXNORM - Concept source abbreviation
- Source Name:
- RxNorm Vocabulary - The official name for a source
- Source Version:
- 20AA_240304F - The source version
- Source Date:
- March 04, 2024 - RxNorm data last updated
- Source License Contact:
- RxNorm Customer Service
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RxNorm Atom ID: 3725788 - Tall Man Lettering Synonym
amLODIPine 10 MG / valsartan 320 MG Oral Tablet
- RXCUI:
- 722131 - RxNorm Unique Identifier for a concept (Concept ID)
- LAT:
- ENG - Language of the Term
- RXAUI:
- 3725788 - Unique identifier for the atom (RxNorm Atom ID)
- Is Prescribable?
- YES - This drug is part of the RxNorm Current Prescribable Content, a subset of RxNorm that includes all drugs available for prescription in the United States. The Current Prescribable subset also includes over-the-counter drugs.
- Concept Description:
- amLODIPine 10 MG / valsartan 320 MG Oral Tablet - Description of concept identifier
- Term Type (TTY):
- TMSY - Term type in source with name and description
- Term Type Name:
- Tall Man Lettering Synonym - Name of term type in source
- Term Type Description:
- Tall Man Lettering synonym of another TTY, given to distinguish between commonly confused drugs. - Description of term type in source
- Code:
- 722131 - "Most useful" source asserted identifier. If the source vocabulary has more than one identifier, or a RxNorm-generated source entry identifier. (if the source vocabulary has none.)
- Suppress Flag:
- N
Suppressible flag. Values = N, O, Y, or E. N - not suppressible. O - Specific individual names (atoms) set as Obsolete because the name is no longer provided by the original source. Y - Suppressed by RxNorm editor. E - unquantified, non-prescribable drug with related quantified, prescribable drugs. NLM strongly recommends that users not alter editor-assigned suppressibility. - CVF:
- 4096 - Content view flag. RxNorm includes one value, '4096', to denote inclusion in the Current Prescribable Content subset. All rows with CVF='4096' can be found in the subset.
- Source:
- RXNORM - Concept source abbreviation
- Source Name:
- RxNorm Vocabulary - The official name for a source
- Source Version:
- 20AA_240304F - The source version
- Source Date:
- March 04, 2024 - RxNorm data last updated
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RxNorm Atom ID: 12336643 - Semantic Clinical Drug
amlodipine 10 MG / valsartan 320 MG Oral Tablet
- RXCUI:
- 722131 - RxNorm Unique Identifier for a concept (Concept ID)
- LAT:
- ENG - Language of the Term
- RXAUI:
- 12336643 - Unique identifier for the atom (RxNorm Atom ID)
- Is Prescribable?
- YES - This drug is part of the RxNorm Current Prescribable Content, a subset of RxNorm that includes all drugs available for prescription in the United States. The Current Prescribable subset also includes over-the-counter drugs.
- Concept Description:
- amlodipine 10 MG / valsartan 320 MG Oral Tablet - Description of concept identifier
- Term Type (TTY):
- SCD - Term type in source with name and description
- Term Type Name:
- Semantic Clinical Drug - Name of term type in source
- Term Type Description:
- Ingredient + Strength + Dose Form - Description of term type in source
- Code:
- 722131 - "Most useful" source asserted identifier. If the source vocabulary has more than one identifier, or a RxNorm-generated source entry identifier. (if the source vocabulary has none.)
- Suppress Flag:
- N
Suppressible flag. Values = N, O, Y, or E. N - not suppressible. O - Specific individual names (atoms) set as Obsolete because the name is no longer provided by the original source. Y - Suppressed by RxNorm editor. E - unquantified, non-prescribable drug with related quantified, prescribable drugs. NLM strongly recommends that users not alter editor-assigned suppressibility. - CVF:
- 4096 - Content view flag. RxNorm includes one value, '4096', to denote inclusion in the Current Prescribable Content subset. All rows with CVF='4096' can be found in the subset.
- Source:
- RXNORM - Concept source abbreviation
- Source Name:
- RxNorm Vocabulary - The official name for a source
- Source Version:
- 20AA_240304F - The source version
- Source Date:
- March 04, 2024 - RxNorm data last updated
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RxNorm Atom 12336643 Attributes
Property | Value | Explanation |
---|---|---|
RXN AI | {329526} 104416 | RXCUI of BOSS Active Ingredient preceded by RXCUI of SCDC responsible for value |
RXN AI | {350561} 69749 | RXCUI of BOSS Active Ingredient preceded by RXCUI of SCDC responsible for value |
RXN AM | {329526} 17767 | RXCUI of BOSS Active Moiety preceded by RXCUI of SCDC responsible for value |
RXN AM | {350561} 69749 | RXCUI of BOSS Active Moiety preceded by RXCUI of SCDC responsible for value |
RXN AVAILABLE STRENGTH | 10 MG / 320 MG | Available drug strengths listed in the order of ingredients from the drug |
RXN BOSS FROM | {329526} AM | Source of BOSS as either from the active ingredient (AI) or the active moiety (AM) preceded by RXCUI of SCDC responsible for value |
RXN BOSS FROM | {350561} AI | Source of BOSS as either from the active ingredient (AI) or the active moiety (AM) preceded by RXCUI of SCDC responsible for value |
RXN HUMAN DRUG | US | Drug available for use in Humans |
RXTERM FORM | Tab | The RxTerm dose form name for this drug |
RxNorm Atom ID: 12866014 - Tall Man Lettering Synonym
amLODIPine (as amLODIPine besylate) 10 MG / valsartan 320 MG Oral Tablet
- RXCUI:
- 722131 - RxNorm Unique Identifier for a concept (Concept ID)
- LAT:
- ENG - Language of the Term
- RXAUI:
- 12866014 - Unique identifier for the atom (RxNorm Atom ID)
- Is Prescribable?
- YES - This drug is part of the RxNorm Current Prescribable Content, a subset of RxNorm that includes all drugs available for prescription in the United States. The Current Prescribable subset also includes over-the-counter drugs.
- Concept Description:
- amLODIPine (as amLODIPine besylate) 10 MG / valsartan 320 MG Oral Tablet - Description of concept identifier
- Term Type (TTY):
- TMSY - Term type in source with name and description
- Term Type Name:
- Tall Man Lettering Synonym - Name of term type in source
- Term Type Description:
- Tall Man Lettering synonym of another TTY, given to distinguish between commonly confused drugs. - Description of term type in source
- Code:
- 722131 - "Most useful" source asserted identifier. If the source vocabulary has more than one identifier, or a RxNorm-generated source entry identifier. (if the source vocabulary has none.)
- Suppress Flag:
- N
Suppressible flag. Values = N, O, Y, or E. N - not suppressible. O - Specific individual names (atoms) set as Obsolete because the name is no longer provided by the original source. Y - Suppressed by RxNorm editor. E - unquantified, non-prescribable drug with related quantified, prescribable drugs. NLM strongly recommends that users not alter editor-assigned suppressibility. - CVF:
- 4096 - Content view flag. RxNorm includes one value, '4096', to denote inclusion in the Current Prescribable Content subset. All rows with CVF='4096' can be found in the subset.
- Source:
- RXNORM - Concept source abbreviation
- Source Name:
- RxNorm Vocabulary - The official name for a source
- Source Version:
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- Source Date:
- March 04, 2024 - RxNorm data last updated
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RxNorm Atom ID: 12664549 - Synonym
Amlodipine (as amlodipine besilate) 10 mg and valsartan 320 mg oral tablet
- RXCUI:
- 722131 - RxNorm Unique Identifier for a concept (Concept ID)
- LAT:
- ENG - Language of the Term
- RXAUI:
- 12664549 - Unique identifier for the atom (RxNorm Atom ID)
- Is Prescribable?
- YES - This drug is part of the RxNorm Current Prescribable Content, a subset of RxNorm that includes all drugs available for prescription in the United States. The Current Prescribable subset also includes over-the-counter drugs.
- Concept Description:
- Amlodipine (as amlodipine besilate) 10 mg and valsartan 320 mg oral tablet - Description of concept identifier
- Term Type (TTY):
- SY - Term type in source with name and description
- Term Type Name:
- Synonym - Name of term type in source
- Term Type Description:
- Synonym of another TTY, given for clarity. - Description of term type in source
- Code:
- 1153435009 - "Most useful" source asserted identifier. If the source vocabulary has more than one identifier, or a RxNorm-generated source entry identifier. (if the source vocabulary has none.)
- Suppress Flag:
- N
Suppressible flag. Values = N, O, Y, or E. N - not suppressible. O - Specific individual names (atoms) set as Obsolete because the name is no longer provided by the original source. Y - Suppressed by RxNorm editor. E - unquantified, non-prescribable drug with related quantified, prescribable drugs. NLM strongly recommends that users not alter editor-assigned suppressibility. - CVF:
- - Content view flag. RxNorm includes one value, '4096', to denote inclusion in the Current Prescribable Content subset. All rows with CVF='4096' can be found in the subset.
- Source:
- SNOMEDCT_US - Concept source abbreviation
- Source Name:
- US Edition of SNOMED CT - The official name for a source
- Source Version:
- 2024_01_01 - The source version
- Source Date:
- March 04, 2024 - RxNorm data last updated
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RxNorm Atom ID: 12664580 - Designated preferred name
Amlodipine (as amlodipine besylate) 10 mg and valsartan 320 mg oral tablet
- RXCUI:
- 722131 - RxNorm Unique Identifier for a concept (Concept ID)
- LAT:
- ENG - Language of the Term
- RXAUI:
- 12664580 - Unique identifier for the atom (RxNorm Atom ID)
- Is Prescribable?
- YES - This drug is part of the RxNorm Current Prescribable Content, a subset of RxNorm that includes all drugs available for prescription in the United States. The Current Prescribable subset also includes over-the-counter drugs.
- Concept Description:
- Amlodipine (as amlodipine besylate) 10 mg and valsartan 320 mg oral tablet - Description of concept identifier
- Term Type (TTY):
- PT - Term type in source with name and description
- Term Type Name:
- Designated preferred name - Name of term type in source
- Term Type Description:
- - Description of term type in source
- Code:
- 1153435009 - "Most useful" source asserted identifier. If the source vocabulary has more than one identifier, or a RxNorm-generated source entry identifier. (if the source vocabulary has none.)
- Suppress Flag:
- N
Suppressible flag. Values = N, O, Y, or E. N - not suppressible. O - Specific individual names (atoms) set as Obsolete because the name is no longer provided by the original source. Y - Suppressed by RxNorm editor. E - unquantified, non-prescribable drug with related quantified, prescribable drugs. NLM strongly recommends that users not alter editor-assigned suppressibility. - CVF:
- - Content view flag. RxNorm includes one value, '4096', to denote inclusion in the Current Prescribable Content subset. All rows with CVF='4096' can be found in the subset.
- Source:
- SNOMEDCT_US - Concept source abbreviation
- Source Name:
- US Edition of SNOMED CT - The official name for a source
- Source Version:
- 2024_01_01 - The source version
- Source Date:
- March 04, 2024 - RxNorm data last updated
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RxNorm Atom ID: 12665712 - Full form of descriptor
Product containing precisely amlodipine (as amlodipine besilate) 10 milligram and valsartan 320 milligram/1 each conventional release oral tablet (clinical drug)
- RXCUI:
- 722131 - RxNorm Unique Identifier for a concept (Concept ID)
- LAT:
- ENG - Language of the Term
- RXAUI:
- 12665712 - Unique identifier for the atom (RxNorm Atom ID)
- Is Prescribable?
- YES - This drug is part of the RxNorm Current Prescribable Content, a subset of RxNorm that includes all drugs available for prescription in the United States. The Current Prescribable subset also includes over-the-counter drugs.
- Concept Description:
- Product containing precisely amlodipine (as amlodipine besilate) 10 milligram and valsartan 320 milligram/1 each conventional release oral tablet (clinical drug) - Description of concept identifier
- Term Type (TTY):
- FN - Term type in source with name and description
- Term Type Name:
- Full form of descriptor - Name of term type in source
- Term Type Description:
- - Description of term type in source
- Code:
- 1153435009 - "Most useful" source asserted identifier. If the source vocabulary has more than one identifier, or a RxNorm-generated source entry identifier. (if the source vocabulary has none.)
- Suppress Flag:
- N
Suppressible flag. Values = N, O, Y, or E. N - not suppressible. O - Specific individual names (atoms) set as Obsolete because the name is no longer provided by the original source. Y - Suppressed by RxNorm editor. E - unquantified, non-prescribable drug with related quantified, prescribable drugs. NLM strongly recommends that users not alter editor-assigned suppressibility. - CVF:
- - Content view flag. RxNorm includes one value, '4096', to denote inclusion in the Current Prescribable Content subset. All rows with CVF='4096' can be found in the subset.
- Source:
- SNOMEDCT_US - Concept source abbreviation
- Source Name:
- US Edition of SNOMED CT - The official name for a source
- Source Version:
- 2024_01_01 - The source version
- Source Date:
- March 04, 2024 - RxNorm data last updated
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Amlodipine
Amlodipine is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure in adults and children 6 years and older. It is also used to treat certain types of angina (chest pain) and coronary artery disease (narrowing of the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart). Amlodipine is in a class of medications called calcium channel blockers. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard. It controls chest pain by increasing the supply of blood to the heart. If taken regularly, amlodipine controls chest pain, but it does not stop chest pain once it starts. Your doctor may prescribe a different medication to take when you have chest pain. High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.
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Valsartan
Valsartan is used in adults and in children 1 year of age and older alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. It is also used in adults to treat heart failure (condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to the rest of the body) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Valsartan is in a class of medications called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It works by blocking the action of certain natural substances that tighten the blood vessels, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently. High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.
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Blood Pressure Medicines
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, usually has no symptoms. But it can cause serious problems such as stroke, heart failure, heart attack and kidney failure. If you cannot control your high blood pressure through lifestyle changes such as losing weight and reducing sodium in your diet, you may need medicines.
Blood pressure medicines work in different ways to lower blood pressure. Some remove extra fluid and salt from the body. Others slow down the heartbeat or relax and widen blood vessels. Often, two or more medicines work better than one.
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