Valodil
Composition for Valodil Products
Valodil Products are primarily used for
Hypertension (high blood pressure), Prevention of heart attack and stroke, Heart FailureProducts for Valodil
Valodil 80 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹112.5
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Substitute brands for Valodil
About Valodil Products
Uses of Valodil Products
Valsartan is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), prevention of heart attack and stroke and Heart Failure.
Valodil Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Valodil are Headache, Dizziness, Diarrhea, Back pain, Increased potassium level in blood, Abdominal pain, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Fatigue, Joint pain.
How Valodil Products work
Valsartan 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.
In Depth Information for Valodil Products
- 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 Valodil if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
- 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 Valodil if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Patient Concerns about Valodil Products
Frequently asked questions about Valodil Products
Q. How long does it take for Valodil 80 Tablet to start working?
A substantial decrease in blood pressure can be experienced within 2 weeks of starting Valodil 80 Tablet. The medicine may take up to 4 weeks to show its complete effects.
Q. 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., Valodil 80 Tablet, losartan, olmesartan) or Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors (e.g., ramipril, captopril, or enalapril) by the doctor.
Q. Is Valodil 80 Tablet bad for kidneys?
Valodil 80 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.
Q. What class of medicine is Valodil 80 Tablet?
Valodil 80 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. Valodil 80 Tablet works by blocking the effect of angiotensin II. As a result, blood vessels relax and blood pressure is lowered.
Q. Does Valodil 80 Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Valodil 80 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.
Q. How long do I need to take Valodil 80 Tablet?
Continue taking Valodil 80 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 Valodil 80 Tablet does not cure high blood pressure or heart failure but controls them.
Q. What is the most important information I should know about Valodil 80 Tablet?
Taking Valodil 80 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 Valodil 80 Tablet if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking Valodil 80 Tablet, stop taking Valodil 80 Tablet and call your doctor immediately.
Q. Can I switch in between the brands of Valodil 80 Tablet, since currently the brand I am using is not available?
No, do not switch to a different Valodil 80 Tablet product unless your doctor says that you should. Since you have to take it daily, keep a stock of it. Each Valodil 80 Tablet product releases the medication differently in your body and cannot be used interchangeably.