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Generic Name: Valsartan
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Treatment of hypertension, heart failure, and post-myocardial infarction
Hypertension, Heart failure, Post-MI
80-160 mg once daily for hypertension
Hypertension (6-16 yrs): 1.3 mg/kg once daily
No initial dosage adjustment required
320 mg/day
Use with caution in severe renal impairment
Use with caution in mild to moderate hepatic impairment
Dizziness, viral infection, fatigue, abdominal pain
Hypotension, hyperkalemia, renal impairment
Coadministration with aliskiren in patients with diabetes
Fetal toxicity, dual blockade of renin-angiotensin system
Potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, NSAIDs, lithium
N/A
May enhance hypotensive effect
Discontinue as soon as pregnancy is detected
Not recommended
Avoid potassium supplements unless prescribed. May cause dizziness.
Take as soon as remembered. Skip if close to next dose.
Blood pressure, serum potassium, renal function
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