Valzaar-160 Tablet 15's

Valzaar-160 Tablet 15's belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines called angiotensin receptor II antagonist used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Additionally, Valzaar-160 Tablet 15's is used to treat heart failure and prevention of heart attack. The blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure. Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump sufficient blood to the remaining parts of the body. A heart attack occurs due to the blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle.

Valzaar-160 Tablet 15's contains ‘valsartan’ that works by blocking the effect of angiotensin II receptors which tighten the blood vessels, causing a rise in blood pressure. By blocking the effect of angiotensin II receptors, Valzaar-160 Tablet 15's makes it easier for the heart to pump blood to all body parts by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. Thereby, Valzaar-160 Tablet 15's helps in lowering the blood pressure to normal.

You are advised to take Valzaar-160 Tablet 15's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, fatigue, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Try not to stop taking it on your own as it may cause sudden increase the blood pressure. Do not take Valzaar-160 Tablet 15's if you are pregnant, as it may cause fetal harm. Consult your doctor before taking Valzaar-160 Tablet 15's if you are breastfeeding. Valzaar-160 Tablet 15's is not recommended for children below 6 years as efficacy and safety have not been established. Valzaar-160 Tablet 15's may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol as it might cause increased dizziness. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects.

Valzaar-160 Tablet 15's belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines called angiotensin receptor II antagonists. Valzaar-160 Tablet 15's is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure and lower death risk after a heart attack. Valzaar-160 Tablet 15's works by blocking the effect of angiotensin II receptors which tighten the blood vessels, causing a rise in blood pressure. By blocking the effect of angiotensin II receptors, Valzaar-160 Tablet 15's makes it easier for the heart to pump blood to all body parts by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. Thereby, Valzaar-160 Tablet 15's helps in lowering the blood pressure to normal. Valzaar-160 Tablet 15's reduces the risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events, primarily myocardial infarctions (heart attack) and strokes. Valzaar-160 Tablet 15's significantly helps in reduced hospitalisation for heart failure. Valzaar-160 Tablet 15's helps in reducing cardiovascular mortality following myocardial infarction (heart attack).

Do not take Valzaar-160 Tablet 15's if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have severe liver disease, diabetes, impaired kidney function, or if you are taking aliskiren. Inform your doctor if you have severe heart disease, aldosteronism (a disorder in which adrenal glands make too much of a hormone called aldosterone), dehydration, liver or kidney disease, if you are taking medicines containing potassium, if you have undergone kidney transplantation or dialysis. Do not take Valzaar-160 Tablet 15's if you are pregnant, as it may cause fetal harm. Consult your doctor before taking Valzaar-160 Tablet 15's if you are breastfeeding. Valzaar-160 Tablet 15's is not recommended for children below 6 years as efficacy and safety have not been established. Valzaar-160 Tablet 15's may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol as it might cause increased dizziness. Rise slowly from lying/sitting position as Valzaar-160 Tablet 15's may cause dizziness (orthostatic hypotension).

• Regular monitoring of blood pressure levels, kidney function and electrolyte levels while taking Valzaar-160 Tablet 15's is advised.
• Valzaar-160 Tablet 15's may increase your potassium levels. Before using potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium, consult your doctor or pharmacist.