Valcap160mg
Capsule
Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Valcap. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Valcap is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in so... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Valcap is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | SAFE Valcap does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Valcap should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Valcap may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CAUTION Valcap should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Valcap may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Valcap is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart disease. Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attack and stroke. This ... View More
Uses of Valcap
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Heart failure
- Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Side effects of Valcap
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Flu-like symptoms
- Stomach pain
- Decreased blood pressure
- Diarrhea
- Back pain
- Rash
- Increased creatinine level in blood
How to use Valcap
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Valcap may be taken with o... View More
How Valcap works
Valcap is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes the blood vessel by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tight... View More
What if you forget to take Valcap?
If you miss a dose of Valcap, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
- It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
- Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.
- Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
- Do not take Valcap if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Indication
Heart failure, Hypertension, Post myocardial infarction
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Hypertension Adult: Initially, 80 mg once daily, may be increased to 160 mg once daily if needed. Max: 320 mg once daily. Heart failure Adult... View More
Child Dose
Oral Hypertension Child: As tab: >6 yr <35 kg: Initially, 40 mg once daily. Max: 80 mg once daily; 35-80 kg: Initially, 80 mg once daily. Max: 160 m... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment CrCl >30 mL/min: No dose adjustment necessary in adults CrCl <30 mL/min: Use with caution in adults; not studied in children
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity; severe hepatic impairment, cirrhosis or biliary obstruction; primary hyperaldosteronism. Pregnancy (2nd and 3rd trimesters) and lactat... View More
Mode of Action
Valsartan, an angiotensin II type 1 (AT1) receptor antagonist, produces its BP lowering effects by inhibiting angiotensin II-induced vasoconstriction, a... View More
Precaution
Patients w/ renal artery stenosis, heart failure, aortic or mitral stenosis, severe Na and/or volume depletion. Renal and mild to moderate hepatic impai... View More
Side Effect
>10% Dizziness (17%; heart failure),Increased blood urea nitrogen (BUN; 17%) 1-10% Hyperkalemia (4-10%),Dizziness (2-8%; hypertension),Hypotension ... View More
Interaction
May antagonise hypotensive effects and increase the risk of renal impairment w/ NSAIDs. Increased risk of hyperkalaemia w/ K-sparing diuretics, K supple... View More
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