Bpcare 160 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 17.50 (5 x 10: ৳ 875.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 175.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Valsartan |
| Company | Albion laboratories limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Hypertension
- Reducing hospitalizations in patients with congestive heart failure
- Reducing death in patients with congestive heart failure after myocardial infarction
Pharmacology
- Oral medication
- Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)
- AT1 subtype antagonist
- Vasoconstriction prevention
- Blood vessels dilation
- Blood pressure reduction
Dosage
- Usual dose of 80-160 mg once daily for hypertension
- Usual dose of 40 mg twice daily for heart failure
- Initial dose of 20 mg twice daily after myocardial infarction
Administration
- Should be taken on an empty stomach
- No initial dosage adjustment required for elderly patients with mild to moderate renal and hepatic insufficiency
Interaction
- No drug interactions of clinical significance found
- No expected metabolic induction or inhibition of the cytochrome P450 system
- Caution advised with potassium sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, or salt substitutes containing potassium
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the product
Side Effects
- 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 if taken with diuretics
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Should not be used in pregnancy
- Potential adverse effects on the nursing infant
Precautions & Warnings
- Care required in patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment
- Dosage reduction or discontinuation may be required with pre-existing renal impairment
- Caution in initiating therapy in patients with heart failure and post-myocardial infarction patients
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness not established in pediatric patients
- No overall difference in efficacy or safety observed in geriatric patients
- Dose adjustments for patients with hepatic impairment
Overdose Effects
- Manifestations of hypotension and tachycardia likely
- Supine position and intravenous infusion of normal saline recommended if hypotension occurs
Therapeutic Class
- Angiotensin-II receptor blocker
Storage Conditions
- Store between 15-30°C
- Protect from moisture and heat