Cardovan 160 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 16.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 480.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 160.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Valsartan |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Category
- Cardovan - Valsartan Tablet
- Medication
- Angiotensin-ll Receptor Blocker
Indications
- Hypertension
- Hospitalizations in Congestive Heart Failure
- Reducing Death in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure after Myocardial Infarction
Pharmacology
- Belongs to the class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)
- Specific angiotensin II antagonist acting on the AT1 subtype
- Dilates blood vessels and reduces blood pressure without affecting pulse rate
Dosage
- Usual dose of 80 to 160 mg for hypertension
- Dose of 40 mg twice daily for heart failure
- Initial dose of 20 mg twice daily for post-Myocardial Infarction
Administration
- Should be taken on an empty stomach to avoid decreased absorption
- No initial dosage adjustment required for elderly patients with mild to moderate renal and hepatic insufficiency
Interaction
- No clinically significant drug interactions found
- Compounds studied in clinical trials include Cimetidine, Warfarin, Furosemide, Digoxin, Atenolol, Indomethacin, Hydrochlorothiazide, Amlodipine, Glibenclamide
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
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not to be used in pregnancy
- Potential adverse effects on nursing infant
Precautions & Warnings
- Care with impaired hepatic function
- Dosage reduction or discontinuation may be required with pre-existing renal impairment
- Caution 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 the efficacy or safety in geriatric use
- Dosage adjustments in mild to moderate hepatic impairment
- Contraindicated in severe hepatic impairment
Overdose Effects
- Manifestations could be hypotension, tachycardia, and bradycardia
- Supine position and intravenous infusion of normal saline may be necessary in case of excessive hypotension
Therapeutic Class
- Angiotensin-ll receptor blocker
Storage Conditions
- Store between 15-30°C
- Protect from moisture and heat