Vansartan 80mg Stella treatment for hypertension, heart failure (3 blisters x 10 tablets)

Dosage form Box of 3 blisters x 10 tablets
Specifications Valsartan

Ingredient

Composition information	Content
Valsartan	80mg

Uses

indications

Vansartan is indicated in the following cases:

Valsartan is used to treat hypertension, reducing mortality due to the left ventricular dysfunction after myocardial infarction and treatment of heart failure.

pharmacokinetics

No data.

Before taking Vansartan 80mg Stella treatment for hypertension, heart failure (3 blisters x 10 tablets)

How to use

valsartan is used orally, regardless of meals, should be taken with water.

Dosage

adults

Hypertension

Starting dose 80 mg x 1 time/day, can be increased by 160 mg x 1 time/day and maximum 320 mg x 1 time/day.

after myocardial infarction

In the patient, clinically stabilized, therapy can start as soon as 12 hours after myocardial infarction. The starting dose is 20 mg x 2 times/day, the dose will be increased gradually to a maximum dose of 160 mg x 2 times/day. The last dose depends on the response and tolerance of each patient.

If symptomic hypotension occurs or kidney dysplasia, dose reduction should be considered.

heart failure

The starting dose is 40 mg x 2 times/day. Increase the dose every 2 weeks from 80 - 160 mg × 2 times daily to the highest dose depending on the patient's tolerance.

Consider reducing the dose while being used with diuretics.

Valsartan may be combined with other heart failure therapies. However, do not coordinate 3 groups of drugs: ACE inhibitors, beta and valsartan blockers or potassium -saving diuretic.

Patients with renal failure

No need to adjust the dose in patients with CLCR ≥ 10 ml/min.

Conventional use of Valsartan with Aliskiren in patients with renal failure (GFR

diabetes

Contraindicated to simultaneously use Valsartan with Aliskiren.

Patients with liver failure

Contraindicated use of Valsartan for patients with severe hepatic impairment, biliary cirrhosis, cholestasis.

Do not exceed 80 mg in patients with mild to moderate liver failure without biliary stasis.

Elderly

No dose adjustment.

Children

Hypertension

Children and adolescents 6 - 18 years old:

Children

Children ≥ 35 kg: 80 mg x 1 time/day.

Maximum dose based on weight:

From 18 - 35 kg: maximum 80 mg.

From 35 - 80 kg: Maximum 160 mg.

There is no recommendation to use Valsartan. The safety and effectiveness of Valsartan in children from 1 to 6 years old has not been set up.

kidney failure

It is not recommended to use Valsartan in children with ClCr 30 ml/min. Should closely monitor kidney function and serum potassium.

Hepatic failure

Severe liver failure, biliary cirrhosis, cholestasis: do not use valsartan.

Mild to moderate liver failure: no more than 80 mg.

Note: The above dose is for reference only. Specific dosage depends on the condition and level of progression of the disease. For a suitable dose, you need to consult a doctor or medical specialist.

What to do when overdose?

What to do when you forget 1 dose? However, if the time to relax with the next dose is too short, skip the dose and continue the calendar of the drug. Do not use double doses to compensate for missed dose.

Side Effects

When using the drug, there are common unwanted effects (ADR) such as:

Usually light side effects:

Dizziness, dizziness when changing posture.

Notify the physician with unwanted effects when using the drug.

Warnings

Before using the drug you need to read the instructions carefully and refer to the information below.

contraindicated

contraindicated vansartan in the following cases:

Hypersensitivity to any ingredients of the drug. m2).

Be cautious when using

need to be very careful when taking the drug for patients in the following cases:

Renal failure: Use a cautious medication for patients with creatinine clearance 10 ml/min. Contrain to use simultaneously Valsartan with Aliskiren in patients with renal failure (GFR

Valsartan contains lactose. This drug should not be used for patients with rare genetic problems galactose intolerance, total lactase enzyme deficiency or poor absorption of glucose - galactose.

The effect of the drug on the ability to drive and operate machinery

Because the drug has side effects such as headache and dizziness, it must be very cautious when using Valsartan for drivers and operating machinery.

Use drugs for women during pregnancy and lactation

not for pregnant women for more than 3 months.

Do not use valsartan for breastfeeding mothers.

Drug interactions

do not recommend using Valsartan simultaneously with potassium supplements, potassium diuretic, salt -containing salt substitutes or other drugs that may increase potassium levels (such as heparin ...). Need to monitor potassium concentration in Valsartan users.

Do not use a combination of ACE inhibitors, Angiotensin II or Aliskiren receptor blockers.

Storage

Leave a cool place, avoid light, temperatures below 30⁰C.

To be out of reach of children, read the instructions carefully before use.

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