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Valsartil 160mg Tablet

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SALT COMPOSITION
Storage
Store below 30°C

Product introduction

Valsartil 160mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attacks and stroke. This medicine is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes.

Valsartil 160mg Tablet can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food during the day or at night. However, try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use.

Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor. This medicine is tolerated well by most patients and has few side effects. Dizziness, particularly after the first dose, is known to occur in some people. This may be associated with low blood pressure, orthostatic hypotension, and rash. Let your doctor know if these side effects bother you or do not go away. No weight gain has been seen with the regular use of this medicine.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.


Uses of Valsartil Tablet


Side effects of Valsartil Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Valsartil

  • Dizziness
  • Decreased blood pressure
  • Rash
  • Increased creatinine level in blood
  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)

How to use Valsartil Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Valsartil 160mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Valsartil Tablet works

Valsartil 160mg Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes the blood vessel by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Valsartil 160mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Valsartil 160mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Valsartil 160mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Valsartil 160mg Tablet may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney
CAUTION
Valsartil 160mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Valsartil 160mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular blood pressure monitoring is recommended. No dose adjustment is needed in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Valsartil 160mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Valsartil 160mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Valsartil Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Valsartil 160mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

  • It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
  • Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.
  • Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
  • Do not take Valsartil 160mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Tetrazole derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

Interaction with drugs

Taking Valsartil with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may cause high blood potassium levels and/or kidney impairment. Do not consume Valsartan with Co-trimoxazole. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your do... More
Concurrent use may cause high blood potassium levels. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as muscle weakness, fatigue, cramps, nausea, vomiting, tingling, ... More
Concurrent use may increase the risk of high blood potassium levels and/or damage to the kidneys. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your kidney function and ... More
Concurrent use may cause high blood potassium levels. Do not consume Valsartan with Amiloride if you have kidney disorders. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor... More
Concurrent use may increase the risk of high blood potassium levels, which may be fatal for individuals with diabetes and kidney impairment. If concurrent use is essential, watch ... More

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FAQs

How long does it take for Valsartil 160mg Tablet to start working?

A substantial decrease in blood pressure can be experienced within 2 weeks of starting Valsartil 160mg Tablet. The medicine may take up to 4 weeks to show its complete effects.

Which medicine is considered safe for treating high blood pressure?

There are many blood pressure-lowering medicines which can be considered safe. Use of these medicines varies from person to person and can be based on various factors such as age, gender, other co-existing diseases, etc. For instance, a person below 55 years of age having no other coexisting disease may be prescribed angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARAs) (e.g., Valsartil 160mg Tablet, losartan, olmesartan) or Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors (e.g., ramipril, captopril, or enalapril) by the doctor.

Is Valsartil 160mg Tablet bad for kidneys?

Valsartil 160mg Tablet does not generally affect the working of a proper functioning kidney. However, it should be cautiously used in patients who have existing severe kidney impairment (creatinine clearance <10 ml/min) and are on dialysis as there is limited data to support the safety of these patients.

Who should not be given Valsartil 160mg Tablet?

Valsartil 160mg Tablet should not be given to patients who are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, have diabetes, or impaired kidney function. Its use should be restricted if you are being treated with blood pressure lowering medicine containing aliskiren. It is important to know that a pregnant lady or one who intends to become pregnant should not use Valsartil 160mg Tablet.

What class of medicine is Valsartil 160mg Tablet?

Valsartil 160mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARAs). Angiotensin II is a substance in the body that causes vessels to tighten which leads to increase in blood pressure. Valsartil 160mg Tablet works by blocking the effect of angiotensin II. As a result, blood vessels relax and blood pressure is lowered.

Does Valsartil 160mg Tablet cause weight gain?

No, Valsartil 160mg Tablet does not cause weight gain as a side effect. However, if your kidney function deteriorates, then your body may swell due to accumulation of water (fluid retention) because of which you may gain weight. Inform your doctor if you experience any unexplained weight gain or swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands.

How long do I need to take Valsartil 160mg Tablet?

Continue taking Valsartil 160mg Tablet as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop taking it even if you start feeling better. You may even have to take it life long, since Valsartil 160mg Tablet does not cure high blood pressure or heart failure but controls them.

What is the most important information I should know about Valsartil 160mg Tablet?

Taking Valsartil 160mg Tablet during the last months of pregnancy can cause serious harm or even death of the unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Do not take Valsartil 160mg Tablet if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking Valsartil 160mg Tablet, stop taking Valsartil 160mg Tablet and call your doctor immediately.

Can I switch in between the brands of Valsartil 160mg Tablet, since currently the brand I am using is not available?

No, do not switch to a different Valsartil 160mg Tablet product unless your doctor says that you should. Since you have to take it daily, keep a stock of it. Each Valsartil 160mg Tablet product releases the medication differently in your body and cannot be used interchangeably.
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