Valsartan Sandoz Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

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Valsartan

Indications/Uses

HTN, heart failure, post MI.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult >18 yr HTN 80 or 160 mg once daily, may be increased to 320 mg once daily or diuretic may be added. Heart failure Initially 40 mg bd, up-titrated to 80 & 160 mg bd as tolerated. Post MI Initially 20 mg bd, up-titrated to max: 160 mg bd as tolerated. May be initiated as early as 12 hr after MI.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Concomitant use w/ aliskiren in type 2 diabetes. Pregnancy.

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Special Precautions

Discontinue use if swelling of face & throat occurs. Patients w/ heart failure or post MI; suffering from vomiting/diarrhea or taking high-dose diuretics. May affect ability to drive & use machines. Patients w/ hepatic & renal problems. Not to be used in women of childbearing potential & during lactation. Childn & adolescents <18 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Dizziness, low BP, worsening of kidney function.

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Drug Interactions

Diuretics, lithium, NSAIDs, K supplements or salt substitutes, rifampicin, ciclosporin or ritonavir.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Angiotensin II Antagonists

ATC Classification

C09CA03 - valsartan ; Belongs to the class of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). Used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Valsartan Sandoz FC tab 160 mg

Packing/Price

28's

Form

Valsartan Sandoz FC tab 80 mg

Packing/Price

28's

Valsartan Sandoz

valsartan

Manufacturer:

Sandoz

Distributor:

DKSH