VALSARTAN ORAL

ARB

Brand names: Valsartan

Oral

Mechanism of Action

ARB agent

Indications

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) indicated for: Hypertension in adults and children six years and older

to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events

primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions ( 1.1 ) Heart failure (NYHA class II-IV)

to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events

including

as appropriate

FDA Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Observe for signs and symptoms of hypotension ( 5
1 Fetal Toxicity Use of drugs that act on the renin-angiotensin system during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy reduces fetal renal function and increases fetal and neonatal morbidity and death
Potential neonatal adverse effects include skull hypoplasia, anuria, hypotension, renal failure, and death
Peak plasma concentrations of valsartan are higher following administration of valsartan oral solution and may result in increased risk of hypotension as compared to administration of valsartan tablets [see Clinical Pharmacology (12

Known Side Effects

13 documented side effects by frequency

Fatigue

1-10%

Dizziness

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Low Blood Pressure

1-10%

Cough

1-10%

Drug Not Working

1-10%

General Unwellness

1-10%

Weight Loss

1-10%

High Blood Pressure

1-10%

Weakness

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Diarrhea

0.1-1%

Headache

0.1-1%

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral