Valaquil 40, 80 & 160 40 mg, 80 mg, 160 mg Tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 11 July 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of hypertension, heart failure, and post-myocardial infarction.
Dosage (summary)
80 mg or 160 mg once daily for hypertension; 40 mg twice daily for heart failure.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 2 weeks, Duration: Max effects at 4 weeks
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation; can cause fetal harm.
Key Drug Interactions
- Potassium-sparing diuretics
- Lithium
- Aliskiren
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to valsartan
- Severe renal impairment
- Pregnancy
- Angioedema history
Common side effects
- Hypotension
- Dizziness
- Hyperkalaemia
- Renal failure
Counselling Points
- Monitor blood pressure regularly
- Avoid potassium supplements
- Report any signs of angioedema
Serious warnings
- Risk of hypotension in volume-depleted patients
- Angioedema risk
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