Valsartan
Brand: Diovan
Boxed warning
Fetal toxicity: stop as soon as pregnancy is detected because it can injure or kill the developing fetus.
- Caution
- High potassium and kidney impairment; do not combine with an ACE inhibitor.
- Pregnancy
- Avoid in pregnancy: fetal toxicity (boxed); stop as soon as pregnancy is detected.
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Elevated potassium
- Low blood pressure
- Headache
- Fatigue
Key interactions
- NSAIDs blunt its blood-pressure effect
- Avoid potassium supplements and salt substitutes
- Caution with other blood-pressure medicines
- Avoid combining with ACE inhibitors
Counseling points
- Take at the same time each day
- Rise slowly to reduce dizziness
- Report swelling of face, lips, or tongue
- Limit potassium-rich salt substitutes
- Do not use if pregnant
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