Uses of Cardival

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Cardival 80 contains valsartan with a strength of 80mg. This is one of the prescription drugs used in the treatment of hypertension alone or in combination with other blood pressure medications. Cardival 80 is also used to treat heart failure, helping patients reduce the need for cardiac hospitalization and prolong life after a heart attack.

1. What is Cardival 80 and what is it used for?

Cardival 80 contains valsartan, an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, which helps control high blood pressure. Angiotensin II is a substance in the body that causes blood vessels to constrict, thereby causing systemic blood pressure to rise. Once in the body, valsartan works by blocking the effects of angiotensin II. As a result, blood vessels dilate and blood pressure is lowered.
Therefore, the use of Cardival is mainly used to treat high blood pressure in children and adolescents aged 6 to 18 years. When blood pressure is high, the workload on the heart increases and affects the inner lining of the artery walls. If left untreated, this condition can over time damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, which can lead to stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. In addition, high blood pressure increases the risk of a heart attack. Therefore, lowering blood pressure back to normal reduces the risk of developing these disorders.
In addition, cardioval 80 mg has a role in the treatment of symptomatic heart failure in adults. Valsartan is indicated for use when people cannot tolerate a class of drugs called angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs - also a medication for heart failure) or can be considered as an option. used in addition to ACEIs.
Symptoms of heart failure include shortness of breath and swelling of the feet and legs due to fluid retention when the heart muscle cannot pump blood hard enough to deliver all the blood it needs throughout the body.

2. Things to know before taking cardioval 80 mg

Do not take Valsartan or cardival 80 mg if:
You are allergic to valsartan or any of its ingredients If you have severe liver disease If you are pregnant If you have diabetes or impaired kidney function and are taking medications antihypertensive containing aliskiren Warnings and precautions before taking this medicine consult your doctor or pharmacist: If you have severe kidney disease or if you are on dialysis. If you are having renal artery stenosis. If you've just had a kidney transplant If you're being treated after a heart attack or heart failure, your doctor may check your kidney function before taking the medicine. If you have severe heart disease but not heart failure or a heart attack. If you are taking blood potassium supplements, including potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium, potassium-sparing drugs, and heparin. You may need to check the patient's blood potassium level while taking the medicine.
If the patient is under 18 years of age and taking Valsartan in combination with other drugs in the group that inhibits the renin angiotensin aldosterone system to lower blood pressure, your doctor may check your kidney function and blood potassium regularly.
Hyperaldosteronism: This is a disease in which the adrenal glands secrete a lot of the hormone aldosterone, at this time the use of Valsartan is not recommended.
If you lose a lot of fluids from diarrhea, vomiting or taking high doses of diuretics. Be sure to let your doctor know if you suspect pregnancy. Valsartan is not recommended during pregnancy. In addition, valsartan should not be used by nursing mothers.

3. How to take cardival 80 mg?

You need to use Cardival 80 mg exactly as advised by your doctor to get the best results and reduce the risk of side effects. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if anything is uncertain. People with high blood pressure often don't notice any signs of this problem. Therefore, regular health check-ups during the time of taking the drug to assess the ability to control blood pressure target.
For children and adolescents (6-18 years) with high blood pressure: In patients weighing less than 35 kg, the recommended dose is 40 mg of valsartan once daily, i.e. 1⁄2 80 mg cardival tablets. . In patients weighing 35 kg or more, the usual starting dose is 80 mg of valsartan once daily. In some cases, your doctor may prescribe a higher dose (the dose can be increased to 160 mg and up to a maximum of 320 mg). Adult patients after recent myocardial infarction: Following an event, treatment is usually initiated as early as 12 hours, usually at a low dose of 20 mg twice daily. The patient received the 20 mg dose by dividing the 80 mg cardioval tablet in quarters. Your doctor will then gradually increase this dose over several weeks to a maximum of 160 mg twice a day. The final dose depends on the patient's tolerability in combination with other cardiovascular agents. Adult patients with heart failure: Usually initiate treatment with 40 mg twice daily. Your doctor will increase your dose gradually over several weeks to a maximum of 160 mg twice a day. The final dose depends on the patient's tolerability in combination with other cardiovascular agents. Patients can take valsartan with or without food. Cardival 80 tablets should be swallowed with a glass of water and maintained at the same time each day.
If you accidentally take too much cardival 80, contact your doctor, pharmacist or hospital as soon as possible. Conversely, if you forget to drink, drink as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Do not stop or arbitrarily increase or decrease the dose of Cardival 80, because it may affect blood pressure and cardiovascular status.

4. Possible side effects when taking cardival 80

Like all medicines, cardioval 80 can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. Accordingly, stop taking the medicine and contact your doctor or go to the nearest emergency room immediately, if you experience any side effects of an allergic reaction such as: swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat; difficulty breathing or swallowing; rash, itchy skin.
In addition, the use of cardival 80 may experience some adverse effects as follows:
Dizziness Decreased blood pressure due to postural hypotension Decreased kidney function Muscle spasms, irregular heartbeat (signs) hyperkalemia) Headache Abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea Fatigue, muscle weakness In summary, cardival 80 contains valsartan which is an angiotensin receptor blocker. Patients are prescribed valsartan to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, or to protect the heart if they have just experienced a heart attack event. Similar to other cardiovascular drugs, during treatment, patients need regular visits, blood tests to check the response to the drug and early detection and prevention of side effects. In addition, diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, stress reduction are also non-drug measures that can be taken at the same time to ensure comprehensive health for the cardiovascular system.
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References: medicines.org.uk, novartis.us, patient.info, england.nhs.uk