Cardival 80 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (2 x 14: ৳ 280.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 140.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Valsartan |
| Company | Drug international ltd |
Indications
- Hypertension
- Hospitalizations in congestive heart failure patients
- Reducing death in congestive heart failure patients after myocardial infarction
Pharmacology
- Belongs to angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)
- Blocks AT1 subtype
- Dilates blood vessels
- Reduces blood pressure
Dosage
- 80 to 160 mg once daily for hypertension
- 40 mg twice daily for heart failure
- 20 mg twice daily for post-myocardial infarction
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 drug interactions of clinical significance found
- Not metabolized extensively
- Highly bound to plasma proteins
- Concomitant use of potassium sparing diuretics may lead to increase in 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
- Not to be used in pregnancy
- Potential adverse effects on nursing infant
Precautions & Warnings
- Impaired Hepatic Function
- Impaired Renal Function
- Caution in heart failure and post-myocardial infarction patients
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients not established
- Greater sensitivity in some elderly persons
- Dosage adjustments for patients with hepatic impairment
Overdose Effects
- Hypotension
- Tachycardia
- Bradycardia
Therapeutic Class
- Angiotensin-II receptor blocker
Storage Conditions
- Store between 15-30°C
- Protect from moisture and heat