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Composition FOR Arbival 40mg Tablet

Valsartan(40mg)

food interaction for Arbival Tablet

alcohol interaction for Arbival Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Arbival Tablet

lactation interaction for Arbival Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Arbival 40mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
None
CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Arbival 40mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
Arbival 40mg 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Arbival 40mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Arbival 40mg Tablet

Valsartan(40mg)

Arbival tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Heart failure and prevention of heart attack and stroke.

How arbival tablet works

Arbival 40mg 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.

Common side effects of arbival tablet

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

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Expert advice FOR Arbival Tablet

  • 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 Valsartan if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Frequently asked questions FOR Arbival 40mg Tablet

Valsartan

Q. How long does it take for Arbival 40mg Tablet to start working?
A substantial decrease in blood pressure can be experienced within 2 weeks of starting Arbival 40mg 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., Arbival 40mg Tablet, losartan, olmesartan) or Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors (e.g., ramipril, captopril, or enalapril) by the doctor.
Q. Is Arbival 40mg Tablet bad for kidneys?
Arbival 40mg 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.
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Q. Who should not be given Arbival 40mg Tablet?
Arbival 40mg 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 Arbival 40mg Tablet.
Q. What class of medicine is Arbival 40mg Tablet?
Arbival 40mg 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. Arbival 40mg Tablet works by blocking the effect of angiotensin II. As a result, blood vessels relax and blood pressure is lowered.
Q. Does Arbival 40mg Tablet cause weight gain?
No, Arbival 40mg 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 Arbival 40mg Tablet?
Continue taking Arbival 40mg 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 Arbival 40mg Tablet does not cure high blood pressure or heart failure but controls them.
Q. What is the most important information I should know about Arbival 40mg Tablet?
Taking Arbival 40mg 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 Arbival 40mg Tablet if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking Arbival 40mg Tablet, stop taking Arbival 40mg Tablet and call your doctor immediately.
Q. Can I switch in between the brands of Arbival 40mg Tablet, since currently the brand I am using is not available?
No, do not switch to a different Arbival 40mg Tablet product unless your doctor says that you should. Since you have to take it daily, keep a stock of it. Each Arbival 40mg Tablet product releases the medication differently in your body and cannot be used interchangeably.

Content on this page was last updated on 06 March, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)