Tensor

Tensor

valsartan

Manufacturer:

Interbat

Marketer:

Interbat
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Valsartan
Indications/Uses
HTN. Heart failure. Post-MI.
Dosage/Direction for Use
HTN 80-320 mg once daily. Heart failure 40-160 mg twice daily. Post-MI 20-160 mg twice daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Do not co-administer aliskiren w/ Tensor in patients w/ diabetes.
Special Precautions
Observe for signs & symptoms of hypotension. Monitor renal function & K in susceptible patients.
Adverse Reactions
Headache, dizziness, viral infection, fatigue & abdominal pain.
Drug Interactions
K-sparing diuretics, K supplements or salt substitutes may lead to increases in serum K, & in heart failure patients, increases in serum creatinine. NSAID use may lead to increased risk of renal impairment & loss of antihypertensive effect. Dual inhibition of the Renin-Angiotensin System (RAS): Increased risk of renal impairment, hypotension, & hyperkalemia.
MIMS Class
Angiotensin II Antagonists
ATC Classification
C09CA03 - valsartan ; Belongs to the class of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). Used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Tensor FC caplet 160 mg
Packing/Price
4 × 7's
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