About valsartan ph eur
Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
Used for
- High blood pressure
- Heart failure
- After a heart attack, to reduce cardiovascular complications
Usual adult dose
High blood pressure: usually 80 mg once daily, adjusted if needed. Heart failure or after heart attack: dosing is gradually increased under medical supervision.
Usual dose in children
For high blood pressure in children aged 6–18 years: usually 1.3 mg/kg once daily, adjusted by a clinician; maximum 160 mg daily.
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Low blood pressure
- High potassium
- Reduced kidney function
Important warnings
- Can harm an unborn baby; avoid during pregnancy.
- Monitor kidney function and blood potassium, especially with kidney disease.
- May cause severe low blood pressure, particularly with dehydration.
- Do not combine with aliskiren in people with diabetes.
Pregnancy
Not recommended; can cause serious fetal harm, especially after the first trimester. Stop promptly if pregnancy occurs and seek medical guidance.
Breastfeeding
Not recommended, particularly for newborn or premature infants; an alternative may be preferred.
Interactions
- Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics can raise potassium.
- NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, may impair kidney function and reduce blood-pressure control.
- Lithium levels may rise.
- ACE inhibitors or aliskiren increase risks of low blood pressure, high potassium, and kidney problems.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.