Generic Name - Valsartan - hydrochlorothiazide
Category - Antihypertensive
Indications
High blood pressure, Heart
Generic Valsartan - Hydrochlorothiazide(Valsartan - Hydrochlorothiazide) is used for the treatment of high blood pressure. Hypertension is a common disorder in which the blood perssure remains abnormally high. Generic Valsartan works by blocking a substance in the body that causes blood vessels to tighten. Generic Valsartan - Hydrochlorothiazide is also used to treat heart failure and it can lower the need for hospitalization that happens from heart failure.
Generic Valsartan - Hydrochlorothiazide Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Valsartan - Hydrochlorothiazide is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or any component of this formulation.
Generic Valsartan - Hydrochlorothiazide should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
- Dehydration
- Heart failure or problems
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Valsartan - Hydrochlorothiazide. It is imporatant to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following
- ACE inhibitors
- Beta blockers
- Diuretics
- Potassium-sparing medicines, potassium supplements, or potassium-containing salt substitutes
Generic Valsartan - Hydrochlorothiazide Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of Generic Valsartan - Hydrochlorothiazide .
Generic Valsartan - Hydrochlorothiazide Adverse Effects
The most common Side Effects of Generic Valsartan - Hydrochlorothiazide are headache, vomiting, sore throat and cough.
Some of the most serious Generic Valsartan - Hydrochlorothiazide side Effects include wheezing, vision changes, and yeast infection of the nose or throat.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Valsartan - Hydrochlorothiazide.
Generic Valsartan - Hydrochlorothiazide and Pregnancy
Use of Generic Valsartan - Hydrochlorothiazide, especailly during the second and third trimesters can cause low blood pressure, severe kidney failure or even death in the newborn. Consult your doctor before taking this medication if you are pregnant or plannig to become pregnant.
Generic Valsartan - Hydrochlorothiazide and Breastfeeding
It is not known whether Generic Valsartan - Hydrochlorothiazide passes into breast milk. Breastfeeding mothers should consult doctor before using Generic Valsartan - Hydrochlorothiazide.
Generic Valsartan - Hydrochlorothiazide and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Valsartan - Hydrochlorothiazide in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic Valsartan - Hydrochlorothiazide and Geriatric
Generic Valsartan - Hydrochlorothiazide has been tested in patients older than 65 years of age and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems than it does in younger adults. However, blood levels of valsartan and the time it takes for it to be eliminated from the body are increased in the elderly. Additionally, elderly patients may be more sensitive to its effects.
Note
The above information about Generic Valsartan - Hydrochlorothiazideserves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment.Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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