Valsazem 40 Tablet
Valsazem 40 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.
Valsazem 40 Tablet
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Valsazem 40 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.
Valsazem 40 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.
Valsazem 40 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.
03Uses
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Heart Failure
04How To Use
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. Valsazem 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Valsazem 40 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.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Valsazem Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Valsazem 40 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.
07Side Effects
Dizziness
Decreased blood pressure
Rash
Increased creatinine level in blood
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
08Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Valsazem 40 Tablet.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Valsazem 40 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
Valsazem 40 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
Valsazem 40 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
Valsazem 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Valsazem 40 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
Valsazem 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Valsazem 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug 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 Valsazem 40 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.
References
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