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VALSARTAN (valsartan)
- Chronic heart failure
- Hypertension
- Left ventricular dysfunction following MI
160 mg tablet
- 1 tablet (160 mg) by oral route once daily
320 mg tablet
- 1 tablet (320 mg) by oral route once daily
40 mg tablet
- 1 tablet (40 mg) by oral route 2 times per day
80 mg tablet
- 1 tablet (80 mg) by oral route once daily
160 mg tablet
- 1 tablet (160 mg) by oral route once daily
320 mg tablet
- 1 tablet (320 mg) by oral route once daily
40 mg tablet
- 1 tablet (40 mg) by oral route 2 times per day
80 mg tablet
- 1 tablet (80 mg) by oral route once daily
Chronic heart failure
- 1 tablet (40 mg) by oral route 2 times per day
- 2 tablets (80 mg) by oral route 2 times per day
- 1 tablet (80 mg) by oral route 2 times per day
- 1 tablet (160 mg) by oral route 2 times per day
- 2 tablets (160 mg) by oral route 2 times per day
Hypertension
- 2 tablets (80 mg) by oral route once daily
- 1 tablet (80 mg) by oral route once daily
- 2 tablets (160 mg) by oral route once daily
- 1 tablet (160 mg) by oral route once daily
- 2 tablets (320 mg) by oral route once daily
- 1 tablet (320 mg) by oral route once daily
Left ventricular dysfunction following MI
- 1 tablet (40 mg) by oral route 2 times per day
- 2 tablets (80 mg) by oral route 2 times per day
- 1 tablet (80 mg) by oral route 2 times per day
- 1 tablet (160 mg) by oral route 2 times per day
- 2 tablets (160 mg) by oral route 2 times per day
- None
Contraindicated
- aliskiren
- aliskiren-amlodipin-hcthiazide
- aliskiren-amlodipine
- aliskiren-hydrochlorothiazide
- Amturnide
- Curad Enema
- Disposable Enema
- Enema
- Enema Disposable
- Fleet Enema
- Fleet Enema Extra
- Fleet Pediatric
- lithium carbonate
- lithium citrate
- Lithobid
- Oral Saline Laxative
- Osmoprep
- Phosphate Laxative
- Preparation Cleansing
- Ready-to-use Enema
- sod phos mono-sod phos dibasic
- sodium phosphates
- Tekamlo
- Tekturna
- Tekturna Hct
Severe
Moderate
- Advil
- Advil Allergy Sinus
- Advil Allergy-congestion Rlf
- Advil Cold & Sinus
- Advil Congestion Relief
- Advil Liqui-gel
- Advil Migraine
- Advil Pm
- Advil Pm Liqui-gels
- Aldactazide
- Aldactone
- Aleve
- Aleve Cold & Sinus
- Aleve Sinus & Headache
- Aleve-d Sinus & Cold
- Aleve-d Sinus & Headache
- Alka-seltzer Gold
- All Day Pain Relief
- All Day Pain Relief Sinus & Co
- All Day Relief
- amiloride
- amiloride-hydrochlorothiazide
- Anaprox
- Anaprox Ds
- Angeliq
- Ansaid
- Arthrotec 50
- Bactrim
- Bactrim Ds
- Beyaz
- bumetanide
- Caldolor
- Cambia
- Cataflam
- Celebrex
- celecoxib
- Ceralyte-70
- Ceraors 75
- Cerasport
- Cerasport Ex1
- Child Ibuprofen
- Children's Advil
- Children's Ibu-drops
- Children's Ibuprofen
- Children's Medi-profen
- Children's Motrin
- Children's Profen Ib
- chlorphen-phenyleph-ibuprofen
- chlorphen-pseudoeph-ibuprofen
- Cold & Sinus Pain Relief
- Cold-sinus Relief
- Cytra K Crystals
- Cytra-3
- Cytra-k
- Daypro
- Demadex
- diclofenac epolamine
- diclofenac potassium
- diclofenac sodium
- diclofenac submicronized
- diclofenac-misoprostol
- DM-GG-potassium citrate
- drospirenone-e.estradiol-lm.FA
- drospirenone-estradiol
- drospirenone-ethinyl estradiol
- Duexis
- Dyazide
- Dyrenium
- Ec-naprosyn
- Effer-k
- eplerenone
- ethacrynate sodium
- etodolac
- Feldene
- fenoprofen
- Flanax
- Flector
- flurbiprofen
- furosemide
- Gianvi (28)
- hydrocodone-ibuprofen
- Hyperlyte Cr
- I-prin
- Ibu-drops
- Ibudone
- ibuprofen
- Ibuprofen Cold
- Ibuprofen Cold-sinus(with Pse)
- Ibuprofen Ib
- Ibuprofen Jr Strength
- ibuprofen lysine (PF)
- Ibuprofen Pm
- ibuprofen-diphenhydramine
- ibuprofen-diphenhydramine HCl
- ibuprofen-famotidine
- ibuprofen-oxycodone
- ibuprofen-phenylephrine HCl
- Indocin
- indomethacin
- indomethacin sodium
- Infant's Ibuprofen
- Infant's Medi-profen
- Infant's Motrin
- Infants Ibu-drops
- Infants Profenib
- Inspra
- K-effervescent
- K-phos No 2
- K-phos Original
- K-phos-neutral
- K-tab
- Kaochlor
- ketoprofen
- ketorolac
- Klor-con
- Klor-con 10
- Klor-con M10
- Klor-con M15
- Klor-con M20
- Klor-con/ef
- Lasix
- Loryna (28)
- Maxzide
- Maxzide-25Mg
- Medi-lyte
- Medi-profen
- Mediproxen
- mefenamic acid
- meloxicam
- Midol (naproxen)
- Mobic
- Motrin Ib
- Motrin Pm
- nabumetone
- Nalfon
- Nano Vm T/f
- Naprelan Cr
- Naprosyn
- naproxen
- naproxen sodium
- naproxen-esomeprazole
- naproxen-pseudoephedrine
- Neoprofen (ibuprofen Lysn)(pf)
- Nutrilyte Ii
- Ocella
- oxaprozin
- Pedialyte
- Pediatric Electrolyte
- pediatric multivit #18-iron-FA
- PEG 3350-bowel 2,two part prep
- Pennsaid
- Phos-nak
- Phospha 250 Neutral
- piroxicam
- Ponstel
- pot & sod citrate-citric acid
- potassium
- potassium & sodium phosphates
- potassium bicarb & chloride
- potassium bicarb-citric acid
- potassium chlorid-D5-0.45%NaCl
- potassium chloride
- potassium chloride in 0.9%NaCl
- potassium chloride in D5W
- potassium chloride in LR-D5
- potassium chloride-0.45 % NaCl
- potassium chloride-D5-0.2%NaCl
- potassium chloride-D5-0.3%NaCl
- potassium chloride-D5-0.9%NaCl
- potassium citrate
- potassium citrate-citric acid
- potassium Cl-calcium phos-mag
- potassium gluconate
- potassium phosphate dibasic
- potassium phosphate, monobasic
- potassium&sodium monobas phos
- Primsol
- Provil
- pseudoephedrine-ibuprofen
- Reprexain
- Safyral
- Sinus & Cold-d
- sod & pot chlorid-sod cit-rice
- sod phos,di & mono-K phos mono
- sodium & potassium bicarbonate
- sodium Cl-potassium chloride
- Sodium Edecrin
- sodium-K+-mag-Ca-chlor-acetate
- sodium-potas-chloride-dextrose
- Solaraze
- Sorbutuss
- spironolacton-hydrochlorothiaz
- spironolactone
- Sprix
- Suclear
- sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim
- Sulfatrim
- sulindac
- Syeda
- Taron-crystals
- Theralith Xr
- Thermotabs
- tolmetin
- torsemide
- Tpn Electrolytes
- Tpn Electrolytes Ii
- triamterene
- triamterene-hydrochlorothiazid
- Tricitrates
- trimethoprim
- Urocit-k 10
- Urocit-k 15
- Urocit-k 5
- Vestura (28)
- Vicoprofen
- Vimovo
- vit B6-mag cit & ox-potass cit
- Voltaren-xr
- Wal-profen
- Wal-profen Cold-sinus
- Wal-proxen
- Yasmin (28)
- Yaz 28
- Zarah
- Zipsor
- Zorvolex
- Pregnancy
Contraindicated
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyponatremia
- Hypotension
- Hypovolemia
- Renal artery stenosis
- Severe renal impairment
Severe
Moderate
- Disease of liver
- Neutropenic disorder
VALSARTAN (valsartan)
- Chronic heart failure
- Hypertension
- Left ventricular dysfunction following MI
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypotension
- Acute abdominal pain
- Arthralgias
- Back pain
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Headache disorder
- Viral infection
More Frequent
Severe
Less Severe
- Kidney disease with reduction in GFR
- Cough
- Erectile dysfunction
- Nausea
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Upper respiratory infection
- Vomiting
Less Frequent
Severe
Less Severe
Rare / Very Rare
Severe
- Abnormal hepatic function tests
- Angioedema
- Blurred vision
- Bullous dermatitis
- Chest pain
- Dyspnea
- Hepatitis
- Neutropenic disorder
- Renal failure
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Syncope
- Thrombocytopenic disorder
- Vasculitis
Less Severe
- Alopecia
- Anorexia
- Constipation
- Cramps
- Drowsy
- Dyspepsia
- Flatulence
- General weakness
- Insomnia
- Myalgias
- Palpitations
- Paresthesia
- Pharyngitis
- Pruritus of skin
- Skin rash
- Symptoms of anxiety
- Vertigo
- Xerostomia
Contraindicated
None
Severe Precaution
Valsartan
Increased risk of increased hepatic enzymes. Not recommended age < 6 years or with a glomerular filtration rate <30 mL/minute/1.73 m2. Not studied in this population.
- 1 Day – 6 Years
- Increased risk of increased hepatic enzymes. Not recommended age < 6 years or with a glomerular filtration rate <30 mL/minute/1.73 m2. Not studied in this population.
Management or Monitoring Precaution
Valsartan
No data are available for dialysis patients or with a glomerular filtration rate <30 mL/min/1.73 m2. Monitor potassium and renal function closer with underlying renal abnormality.
- 6 Years – 17 Years
- No data are available for dialysis patients or with a glomerular filtration rate <30 mL/min/1.73 m2. Monitor potassium and renal function closer with underlying renal abnormality.
Valsartan
- Severity Level:
1
- Additional Notes: Fetal death/morbidity w/use in 2nd & 3rd trimester, stop when pregnancy detected
Contraindicated
None
| General | Excretion Potential | Effect on Infant | Notes |
| None |
Precaution Exists
Valsartan
Insufficient human data; manufacturer does not rec
| General | Excretion Potential | Effect on Infant | Notes |
| Evaluate use carefully | Unknown | Not known; no or inclusive data | Insufficient human data; manufacturer does not rec |
No Known Risk
None
| General | Excretion Potential | Effect on Infant | Notes |
| None |
Contraindicated
None
Precaution Exists
None
No Known Risk
None
- This drug can cause serious (possibly fatal) harm to an unborn baby if used during pregnancy. It is important to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication. Consult your doctor for more details and to discuss the use of reliable forms of birth control while taking this medication. If you are planning pregnancy, become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away.
| Chronic heart failure | |
| I50.22 | Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure |
| I50.32 | Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure |
| I50.42 | Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure |
| I50.812 | Chronic right heart failure |
| I50.814 | Right heart failure due to left heart failure |
| Hypertension | |
| I10 | Essential (primary) hypertension |
| I11 | Hypertensive heart disease |
| I11.0 | Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure |
| I11.9 | Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure |
| I12 | Hypertensive chronic kidney disease |
| I12.0 | Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease |
| I12.9 | Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease |
| I13 | Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease |
| I13.0 | Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease |
| I13.1 | Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure |
| I13.10 | Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease |
| I13.11 | Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease |
| I13.2 | Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease |
| I15.1 | Hypertension secondary to other renal disorders |
| Left ventricular dysfunction following MI | |
| I23.8 | Other current complications following acute myocardial infarction |
| I50.1 | Left ventricular failure, unspecified |
| 0-9 | A-Z |
|---|---|
| I10 | Essential (primary) hypertension |
| I11 | Hypertensive heart disease |
| I11.0 | Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure |
| I11.9 | Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure |
| I12 | Hypertensive chronic kidney disease |
| I12.0 | Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease |
| I12.9 | Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease |
| I13 | Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease |
| I13.0 | Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease |
| I13.1 | Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure |
| I13.10 | Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease |
| I13.11 | Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease |
| I13.2 | Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease |
| I15.1 | Hypertension secondary to other renal disorders |
| I23.8 | Other current complications following acute myocardial infarction |
| I50.1 | Left ventricular failure, unspecified |
| I50.22 | Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure |
| I50.32 | Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure |
| I50.42 | Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure |
| I50.812 | Chronic right heart failure |
| I50.814 | Right heart failure due to left heart failure |
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