Valsartan
- Introduction
- Dosage and Indication
- Contraindication
- Precautions
- Side effects
- Drug interaction
Increased risk of renal impairment and hyperkalaemia can occur with NSAIDs and ciclosporin use. Increased risk of hyperkalaemia with potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, ACE inhibitors and heparin.Increased risk of hypotension with general anaesthetics, clozapine, dopamine agonists and other antihypertensives. Increased risk of lithium toxicity.
Brand Names:
UK:
Diovan 160mg Capsules
Valsartan 160mg Tablets
Exforge 5mg/160mg film coated tablets (valsartan, amlodipine besilate)
Co-Diovan 80mg/12.5mg Tablets(hydrochlorothiazide, valsartan)
India:
DIOVAN
NEBICARD-V
STARVAL
VALENT
VALENT R
VALENT R-5
VALENT-H
VALFECT
VALZAAR
VALZAAR-H
VALZAAR-SM
USA:
Diovan 160mg Capsules
Exforge 5mg/160mg film coated tablets (valsartan, amlodipine besilate)









