Bpcare 80 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 500.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Valsartan |
| Company | Albion laboratories limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Hypertension
- Reduce hospitalizations in patients with congestive heart failure
- Reduce death in patients who developed congestive heart failure after myocardial infarction
Pharmacology
- Oral medication
- Belongs to class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)
- Blocks angiotensin II receptor
- Dilates blood vessels
- Reduces blood pressure
Dosage
- Usual dosage of 80-160 mg once daily for hypertension
- 40 mg twice daily for heart failure
- 20 mg twice daily for post-myocardial infarction
- Maximum dose of 320 mg daily for hypertension
Administration
- Should be taken on an empty stomach
- No initial dosage adjustment for elderly patients with mild to moderate renal and hepatic insufficiency
Interaction
- No clinically significant drug interactions found
- Usually not metabolized to a significant extent
- May lead to increase in serum potassium if used with potassium sparing diuretics or supplements
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to any component of the product
Side Effects
- Rare side effects
- Including headache, dizziness, fatigue, abdominal pain, cough, diarrhea, nausea, hyperkalemia, impotency, reduced renal function, allergic reactions, dyspnea, constipation, back pain, muscle cramps, rash, anxiety, insomnia, vertigo, hypotension
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Should not be used in pregnancy due to potential harm to fetus
- Not known whether excreted in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Care should be exercised in patients with impaired hepatic function
- Dosage reduction or discontinuation may be required with pre-existing renal impairment
- Caution should be exercised when initiating therapy in patients with heart failure and post-myocardial infarction patients
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients not established
- No overall difference in efficacy or safety observed in geriatric patients
- Dosage adjustment in patients with hepatic impairment
Overdose Effects
- Potential manifestations of hypotension and tachycardia
- Supine position and intravenous infusion of normal saline may be required
Therapeutic Class
- Angiotensin-ll receptor blocker
Storage Conditions
- Store between 15-30°C
- Protect from moisture and heat