Valsartan is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug VALSARTAN. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Valsartan through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
FDA Drug Information
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Valsartan tablets are an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) indicated for: • Hypertension , to lower blood pressure in adults and children 1 year and older. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions ( 1.1 ) • Heart failure (NYHA class II to IV), to reduce hospitalization for heart failure in adults ( 1.2 ) • Post-myocardial infarction , for the reduction of cardiovascular mortality in clinically stable patients with left ventricular failure or left ventricular dysfunction following myocardial infarction in adults ( 1.3 ) 1.1 Hypertension Valsartan tablets are indicated for the…
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Hypertension : Most common adverse reactions are headache, dizziness, viral infection, fatigue and abdominal pain ( 6.1 ) Heart Failure : Most common adverse reactions are dizziness, hypotension, diarrhea, arthralgia, back pain, fatigue and hyperkalemia ( 6.1 ) Post-Myocardial Infarction : Most common adverse reactions which caused patients to discontinue therapy are hypotension, cough and increased blood creatinine ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Heter…
Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements or salt substitutes may lead to increases in serum potassium, and in heart failure patients, increases in serum creatinine ( 7.1 ) • Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) use may lead to increased risk of renal impairment and loss of antihypertensive effect ( 7.2 ) • Dual inhibition of the Renin-Angiotensin System (RAS): Increased risk of renal impairment, hypotension, and hyperkalemia ( 7.3 ) • Lithium : Increases i…
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Indication Starting Dose Dose Range* Hypertension Adults ( 2.2 ) 80 to 160 mg once daily 80 to 320 mg once daily 1 to 16 years ( 2.3 ) 1 mg/kg once daily Up to 40 mg daily 1 to 4 mg/kg once daily Up to 160 mg daily Heart Failure ( 2.4 ) 40 mg twice daily 40 to 160 mg twice daily Post-Myocardial Infarction ( 2.5 ) 20 mg twice daily 20 to 160 mg twice daily *As tolerated by patient 2.1 Important Dosage and Preparation Information Valsartan tablet and oral suspension are…
Patient Counseling Information
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information). Pregnancy : Advise female patients of childbearing age about the consequences of exposure to valsartan tablets during pregnancy. Discuss treatment options with women planning to become pregnant. Ask patients to report pregnancies to their healthcare provider as soon as possible [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ), Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )]. Lactation : Advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with valsartan tablets [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.2 )].…
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