Vanguard
Vanguard is a brand of Valsartan, an oral angiotensin II receptor antagonist (ARB). It helps lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow.
Dosage by Body Weight
The usual starting dose for adults with hypertension is 80 mg once daily, which may be adjusted to 160 mg or up to 320 mg daily as required. It can be taken with or without food.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not established
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 6 years or of extremely low body weight.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Not established
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Not indicated for pediatric patients in this weight range.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Not established
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Not indicated for pediatric patients in this weight range.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Not established
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and effectiveness not verified for children under 6 years or low body weight.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 20 mg
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Approximate pediatric starting dose (approx. 1.3 mg/kg) for patients aged 6 to 16. Requires strict pediatric specialist supervision.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not established | Do not use | Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 6 years or of extremely low body weight. |
| 5-7 kg | Not established | Do not use | Not indicated for pediatric patients in this weight range. |
| 8-10 kg | Not established | Do not use | Not indicated for pediatric patients in this weight range. |
| 11-15 kg | Not established | Do not use | Safety and effectiveness not verified for children under 6 years or low body weight. |
| 16-20 kg | 20 mg | Once daily | Approximate pediatric starting dose (approx. 1.3 mg/kg) for patients aged 6 to 16. Requires strict pediatric specialist supervision. |
Formulation
Tablet
Purpose
Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure, and management of clinically stable patients post-myocardial infarction (heart attack).
Generic Name
ValsartanScheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.