Valsartan : Before Using

Valsartan - Systemic

Brand Names

Diovan Valsartan *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For valsartan, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to valsartan. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Use of valsartan during pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters - after the first 3 months can cause low blood pressure, severe kidney failure, or even death in the newborn Therefore, it is important that you check with your family doctor immediately if you think that you may have become pregnant. Be sure that you have discussed this with your family doctor before taking this drug.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether valsartan passes into breast milk. However, valsartan passes into the milk of lactating rats. Because this drug may cause serious side effects, breast-feeding is generally not recommended while you are taking it.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of valsartan in child with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

This drug has been tested in diseaseds 65 years of age or older and has not been shown to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than it does in adults people. 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 diseaseds may be more sensitive to its effects.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking valsartan, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:

Diuretics - water pills Effects on blood pressure may be increased
Potassium-sparing medication, potassium supplements, or potassium-containing salt substitutes May increase blood potassium levels

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of valsartan. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Dehydration Blood pressure-lowering effects of valsartan may be increased.

Kidney disease Effects of valsartan may make this condition worse.

Liver disease Effects of valsartan may be increased because of slower removal of drug from the body.