Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Valsartan
Drug Class
Angiotensin-Ii Antagonists, Combinations
Chemical Class
Thiazide
Pharmacological Group
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Chemical Class
Thiazide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihypertensive Agent, Combination pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Thiazide. It belongs to NaCl cotransport inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihypertensive Agent, Combination pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Hydrochlorothiazide is 297.74. Its pKa is 7.9, 9.2.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
25 to 100 mg — 24 hourly
As Required
2
Child · Oral
2.5 mg/kg — 12 hourly
Safety Alerts
Severe renal or hepatic impairment, cirrhosis, biliary obstruction, renal artery stenosis, anuria, conditions or treatments predisposing to potassium loss
Important Warnings
Mild to moderate hepatic impairment, salt or volume depletion, SLE
Monitor serum electrolytes
Side Effects
Renal impairmentcoughfatigueGI disturbanceheadachesyncopehypersensitivity reactionsmyalgianeutropeniapruritusrashserum sicknessthrombocytopeniavasculitis
Drug Interactions
Lithium
corticosteroids
K+-sparing diuretics or K+ supplements
heparin
muscle relaxants
cyclosporin
hypoglycaemic agents
NSAIDS
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Lactation
Not recommended.
Storage
Store in a well closed container, at room temperature. Protect from Moisture and Heat. Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 3,396.68
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 3,396.68
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