Uses of Valazyd 80

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Valazyd 80 – a prescription high blood pressure medication. However, to ensure safety when using, you should know information about the specific uses of Valazyd 80, dosage, usage, ... you can find out more information about Valazyd 80 in the article. write the following.

1. What is Valazyd 80?

Valazyd 80 belongs to the group of cardiovascular drugs, used only by prescription. The drug is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Cadila Healthcare., Ldt - India, under registration number VN – 16967 – 13.
The main ingredients in Valazyd 80 include Valsartan 80mg and excipients according to information from the manufacturer:
Crospovidone; Microcrystalline cellulose; Magnesium stearate; Silica colloidal anhydrous; Hypromellose 15 cps; Sterile water; Instacoat UNIICG-10171 pk; ... Valazyd 80 is packaged in a box of 10 blisters x 10 film-coated tablets. The box is designed in white, purple according to information from the manufacturer.

2. Uses of Valazyd 80

Valazyd 80 has the effect of inhibiting vasoconstriction. By selectively inhibiting the binding of Angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor in various tissues (vascular smooth muscle, adrenal gland), the drug helps to excrete Aldosterone by Angiotensin II. This effect is independent of the synthesis of Angiotensin II.
Valazyd 80 orally has specific antagonistic activity with Angiotensin II receptors. Valazyd 80 is rapidly absorbed orally, and is eliminated by the kidneys.
In general, Valazyd 80 is used to lower blood pressure in people with high blood pressure and other uses in patients with myocardial infarction.

3. Specify Valazyd 80

Valazyd 80 is indicated for the following subjects:
Hypertension; Heart failure ; After treatment of myocardial infarction; ... The drug is used as indicated in adults and children over 6 years old under the guidance and indications of medical staff.

4. Dosage – how to use Valazyd 80

Valazyd 80 is taken orally with plenty of water (filtered water, boiled water to relax). The drug can be taken before or after a meal, depending on the doctor's instructions.
The recommended dose of Valazyd 80 depends on the medical condition. Specifically:

4.1. Dosage in the treatment of hypertension

According to the manufacturer's recommendations, the starting dose for hypertensive patients is 80 mg/time/day. In the case of patients without circulatory failure, use monotherapy
For elderly patients, with (mild) renal impairment, hepatic insufficiency, no dose adjustment is required. May be used in combination with other antihypertensive drugs. For children 6-16 years old, the starting dose is 1.3mg/time/day/kg body weight. No more than 80mg/day.
The ability to lower blood pressure of Valazyd 80 is effective within 2 weeks of use, up to a maximum of 4 weeks. The dose can be adjusted to a maximum of 320 mg/day, but usually the addition of a diuretic is more effective in lowering blood pressure than increasing the dose. Therefore, when adjusting the dose should be considered.

4.2. Dosage with heart failure subjects

The recommended dose for patients with heart failure is 40mg/time x 3 times/day. Valazyd can be increased up to 80 doses 80 and 280 times x 2 times a day depending on the patient's tolerability. If used in combination with diuretics, the dose should be reduced.

4.3. Dosage in patients after myocardial infarction

Valazyd 80 should be used as early as 12 hours after myocardial infarction. Dosage 20mg / time x 2 times / day. After 1 week, the dose can be adjusted to 40mg / time x 2 times / day and until the maintenance dose is 160mg / time x 2 times / day depending on the patient's tolerance.
If hypotension, renal failure need to adjust the dose accordingly. Valazyd 80 can be used with other post-myocardial infarction drugs according to the guidelines.

5. Contraindications Valazyd 80

Valazyd 80 should not be used in the following groups:
Hypersensitivity to the ingredients and excipients in Valazyd 80; Severe liver failure; Cholestasis; Biliary cirrhosis; Pregnant; ... These contraindicated subjects should not use Valazyd 80 to ensure safety.

6. Valazyd 80 . side effects

Valazyd 80 can cause side effects including:
Headache; Dizzy ; Allergy; heart palpitations; Sore throat; Edema; Backache; Cramp ; ... The side effects when taking Valazyd 80 in different levels. You may experience one or more side effects at the same time, please monitor and notify your doctor when necessary.

7. Interaction using Valazyd 80

Valazyd 80 may interact with some drugs including:
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory; Drugs that inhibit the transport of absorption/excretion; Diuretics increase serum potassium and creatinine in patients with heart failure; ... Interactions between drugs and excipients in Valazyd 80 are quite complicated. Therefore, you need to inform your doctor about the drugs you are taking for advice, caution, safety and effectiveness when using.

8. Warnings and Precautions Valazyd 80

According to the manufacturer's recommendations when using Valazyd 80, we also need to be careful, paying attention to some warnings:
Be careful when taking the first dose in the group of subjects after treatment for myocardial infarction; If there is severe salt/fluid loss before, this symptom should be stabilized before taking Valazyd 80; ... For pregnant women should not use Valazyd 80. Because it can cause malformations or stillbirth. If women are pregnant, miss taking Valazyd 80, there should be specific screening steps to ensure safety.
Lactating women should not take Valazyd 80 because the drug is excreted in breast milk, affecting breast milk and babies when breastfeeding. Therefore, if you take the drug, stop breastfeeding.

9. Store Valazyd 80

Valazyd 80 is stored in its original packaging/box under cool and dry conditions.
Valazyd 80 uses to lower blood pressure and the cases in the list of indications. When taking Valazyd 80, it is necessary to consult and specific instructions from a doctor / pharmacist to ensure safety. If you have any problems while taking Valazyd 80, please consult a medical professional for specific answers.

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