Valzzar
Valzzar Products are primarily used for
Hypertension (high blood pressure), Prevention of heart attack and stroke, Heart failure
About Valzzar Products
Uses of Valzzar Products
Valsartan is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), prevention of heart attack and stroke and Heart failure.
Valzzar Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Valzzar are Headache, Dizziness, Diarrhea, Back pain, Increased potassium level in blood, Abdominal pain, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Fatigue, Joint pain.
How Valzzar 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.
Patient Concerns about Valzzar Products
Frequently asked questions about Valzzar Products
Frequently asked questions about Valsartan
Q. How long does it take for Valzzar 80mg Tablet to start working?
A substantial decrease in blood pressure can be experienced within 2 weeks of starting Valzzar 80mg 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., Valzzar 80mg Tablet, losartan, olmesartan) or Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors (e.g., ramipril, captopril, or enalapril) by the doctor.
Q. Is Valzzar 80mg Tablet bad for kidneys?
Valzzar 80mg 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. Who should not be given Valzzar 80mg Tablet?
Valzzar 80mg 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 Valzzar 80mg Tablet.
Q. What class of medicine is Valzzar 80mg Tablet?
Valzzar 80mg 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. Valzzar 80mg Tablet works by blocking the effect of angiotensin II. As a result, blood vessels relax and blood pressure is lowered.
Q. Does Valzzar 80mg Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Valzzar 80mg 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 Valzzar 80mg Tablet?
Continue taking Valzzar 80mg 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 Valzzar 80mg Tablet does not cure high blood pressure or heart failure but controls them.
Q. What is the most important information I should know about Valzzar 80mg Tablet?
Taking Valzzar 80mg 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 Valzzar 80mg Tablet if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking Valzzar 80mg Tablet, stop taking Valzzar 80mg Tablet and call your doctor immediately.
Q. Can I switch in between the brands of Valzzar 80mg Tablet, since currently the brand I am using is not available?
No, do not switch to a different Valzzar 80mg Tablet product unless your doctor says that you should. Since you have to take it daily, keep a stock of it. Each Valzzar 80mg Tablet product releases the medication differently in your body and cannot be used interchangeably.