Valsamen 40mg Tablet
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Rs.83.40for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
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Valsamen 40mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Valsamen 40mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
Valsamen 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
Valsamen 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 Valsamen 40mg Tablet
Valsartan(40mg)
Valsamen tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Heart failure and prevention of heart attack and stroke.
How valsamen tablet works
Valsamen 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 valsamen tablet
Dizziness, Decreased blood pressure, Rash, Increased creatinine level in blood, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
SUBSTITUTES FOR Valsamen Tablet
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Expert advice FOR Valsamen 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 Valsamen 40mg Tablet
Valsartan
Q. How long does it take for Valsamen 40mg Tablet to start working?
A substantial decrease in blood pressure can be experienced within 2 weeks of starting Valsamen 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., Valsamen 40mg Tablet, losartan, olmesartan) or Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors (e.g., ramipril, captopril, or enalapril) by the doctor.
Q. Is Valsamen 40mg Tablet bad for kidneys?
Valsamen 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.