Diovan 320 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 70.00 (7 x 4: ৳ 1,960.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 280.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Valsartan |
| Company | Novartis bangladesh ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Diovan (Valsartan)
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- A medication used for hypertension, heart failure, and post-myocardial infarction patients
Dimensions
N/A
Color Options
N/A
Functions
- Reduces blood pressure
- Prevents hospitalizations in heart failure patients
- Decreases mortality in post-myocardial infarction patients
Materials
Chemical compounds
Technical Specifications
- Oral medication
- Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
- Oral bioavailability
- Specific angiotensin II antagonist
- Acts on the AT1 subtype
Design Elements
N/A
Usability Features
- Simple daily dosage
- Suitable for elderly patients with mild to moderate renal and hepatic insufficiency
Indications
- Hypertension
- Heart failure
- Post-myocardial infarction
Pharmacology
- Blocks angiotensin II receptor
- Dilates blood vessels
- Reduces blood pressure without affecting pulse rate
- Greater affinity for the AT1 receptor than for the AT2 receptor
Dosage
- Hypertension: 80 to 160 mg once daily (up to 320 mg daily)
- Heart Failure: 40 mg to 160 mg twice daily
- Post-Myocardial Infarction: 20 mg to 160 mg daily
Administration
- Should be taken on an empty stomach
- No initial dosage adjustment required for elderly patients with mild to moderate renal and hepatic insufficiency
Interactions
- Several compounds studied in clinical trials
- No significant drug interactions
- No expected metabolic induction or inhibition of cytochrome P450 system
- Potassium sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, or salt substitutes containing potassium may increase serum 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
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy: Should not be used in pregnancy (2nd and 3rd trimester)
- Nursing mothers: Not known whether excreted in human milk. Decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or the drug
Precautions & Warnings
- Exercise caution in hepatic impairment including biliary obstructive disorder
- Dosage reduction or discontinuation may be required with pre-existing renal impairment
- Caution when initiating therapy in heart failure and post-myocardial infarction patients
Use in Special Populations
- Pediatric use not established
- No overall difference in efficacy or safety observed in geriatric population
- Specific dosages for patients with hepatic impairment
Overdose Effects
- Limited data available
- Manifestations may include hypotension, tachycardia, and bradycardia from parasympathetic (vagal) stimulation
Therapeutic Class
- Angiotensin-ll receptor blocker
Storage Conditions
Store between 15-30°C, protect from moisture and heat