Valsartil 80 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 180.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Valsartan |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Hypertension
- Reduce hospitalizations in congestive heart failure
- Reduce death after myocardial infarction
Pharmacology
Angiotensin receptor blocker, oral medication, vasodilator, reduces blood pressure, AT1 receptor antagonist
Dosage
- Hypertension: 80-160 mg daily, maximum 320 mg daily
- Heart failure: 40 mg twice daily, may be increased to 80-160 mg twice daily
- Post-Myocardial Infarction: 20 mg twice daily, may increase to 160 mg daily
Administration
Take on an empty stomach
Interaction
- Cimetidine
- Warfarin
- Furosemide
- Digoxin
- Atenolol
- Indomethacin
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Amlodipine
- Glibenclamide
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component
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 with diuretics
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy: Contraindicated in 2nd and 3rd trimester
- Nursing mothers: Not known if excreted in human milk, potential adverse effects on nursing infant
Precautions & Warnings
- Impaired Hepatic Function
- Impaired Renal Function
- Caution in heart failure and post-myocardial infarction
Use in Special Populations
- Pediatric use: Safety and effectiveness not established
- Geriatric use: No overall difference in efficacy or safety, but greater sensitivity in some elderly
- Hepatic Impairment:
- Mild to moderate: Max 80 mg once daily
- Severe: Contraindicated
Overdose Effects
Manifestations may include hypotension, tachycardia, and bradycardia
Therapeutic Class
Angiotensin-ll receptor blocker
Storage Conditions
Store between 15-30°C, protect from moisture and heat