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Indication
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Adult Dose
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Indication: Hypertension
Age: Adults
Dose: Tablet – 1 tablet (80-160 mg valsartan/12.5-25 mg hydrochlorothiazide)
Frequency: once daily
Note: Administration is by mouth; may be titrated after 1-2 weeks of therapy; not to exceed 320 mg valsartan/25 mg hydrochlorothiazide daily

Child Dose
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Age: Child
Dose: Not applicable – No approved pediatric dosage available
Note: No approved pediatric dosage available

Renal Dose
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Condition: Renal impairment: Creatinine Clearance less than 30 ml/min
Dose: Dosage Recommendation – Not recommended
Note: Renal impairment: Creatinine Clearance (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation less than 30 Not recommended.
Administration
  • Take at same time daily
  • Can take with/without food
Side Effect

Drug Interaction
Drug NameRisk Factors
Antihypertensive (Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril, Ramipril, Benazepril, Fosinopril, Quinapril, Perindopril, Losartan, Valsartan, Candesartan, Irbesartan, Telmisartan, Olmesartan, Propranolol, Metoprolol, Atenolol, Carvedilol, Bisoprolol, Nadolol, Amlodipine, Diltiazem, Verapamil, Nifedipine, Nicardipine, Hydrochlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Indapamide, Furosemide, Bumetanide, Torsemide, Spironolactone, Amiloride, Triamterene, Prazosin, Doxazosin, Terazosin, Clonidine, Methyldopa, Hydralazine, Minoxidil)
Increased antihypertensive effect
Potassium supplements, Potassium-sparing diuretics (Amiloride, Eplerenone, Spironolactone, Triamterene), Salt substitutes containing potassium
Monitor potassium frequently

Disease Interaction
Disease NameRisk Factors
Severe Hepatic Impairment, Cirrhosis
Can affect drug metabolism
Anuria, Renal Dysfunction
Can worsen kidney function

Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store between 15-30° C.

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