Valsartan

Usage & Indications:

Valsartan is indicated for:

• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): Effective alone or in combination with other medications to lower blood pressure.
• Heart Failure: Reduces the need for hospitalization due to heart failure.
• Post-Myocardial Infarction: Helps in lowering the risk of cardiovascular death in stable patients with left ventricular dysfunction after a heart attack.

Dosage & Administration:

Hypertension:

• Initial dose: 80-160 mg orally once a day.
• Maintenance dose: 80-320 mg orally once a day.

Heart Failure:

• Initial dose: 40 mg orally twice a day.
• Maintenance dose: 80-160 mg twice a day.

Post-Myocardial Infarction:

• Initial dose: 20 mg orally twice a day.
• Maintenance dose: Up to 160 mg twice a day as tolerated.

Precautions:

• Monitor Blood Pressure: Regular monitoring is crucial to avoid hypotension.
• Kidney Health: It's important to monitor kidney function due to potential side effects like high blood potassium levels.
• Pregnancy: Not recommended during pregnancy due to risks to the fetus.

Contraindications:

• Known hypersensitivity to Valsartan.
• Severe hepatic impairment or patients diagnosed with primary hyperaldosteronism.
• Not recommended for patients with severe renal impairment.

Key Benefits:

• Blood Pressure Reduction: Significantly lowers blood pressure, reducing the risk of stroke and heart attack.
• Heart Protection: Provides substantial relief and protection for heart function, particularly beneficial post-heart attack and in heart failure.
• Improved Survival Rates: Assists in improving survival rates post-heart attack by enhancing cardiovascular stability.