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Valsermeg Tablet 10's Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

VALSARTAN-40MG

Uses:

Hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure and prevention of heart attack.

Medicinal Benefits:

Valsermeg Tablet 10's belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines called angiotensin receptor II antagonists. Valsermeg Tablet 10's is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure and lower death risk after a heart attack. Valsermeg Tablet 10'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, Valsermeg Tablet 10's makes it easier for the heart to pump blood to all body parts by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. Thereby, Valsermeg Tablet 10's helps in lowering the blood pressure to normal. Valsermeg Tablet 10's reduces the risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events, primarily myocardial infarctions (heart attack) and strokes. Valsermeg Tablet 10's significantly helps in reduced hospitalisation for heart failure. Valsermeg Tablet 10's helps in reducing cardiovascular mortality following myocardial infarction (heart attack).

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Valsermeg Tablet 10's works by blocking the effect of angiotensin II receptors which tighten the blood vessels, causing increased blood pressure. By blocking the effect of angiotensin II receptors, Valsermeg Tablet 10's makes it easier for the heart to pump blood to all body parts by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. Thereby, Valsermeg Tablet 10's helps in lowering the blood pressure to normal.

Please do not stop taking Valsermeg Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor on your own as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. Continue taking Valsermeg Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Valsermeg Tablet 10's.

Orthostatic hypotension could be a side-effect of Valsermeg Tablet 10's. Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking, instead, lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better. People taking Valsermeg Tablet 10's are advised to regularly monitor their blood pressure levels to avoid such unpleasant events.

High blood pressure increases the workload on the arteries and heart. If untreated, it could damage the heart, brain, and kidney's blood vessels, resulting in a stroke, heart failure or kidney failure. Hypertension increases the risk of heart attacks. Therefore, anti-hypertensives such as Valsermeg Tablet 10's are used to lower the blood pressure to normal, this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.

Avoid taking NSAIDs with Valsermeg Tablet 10's unless prescribed by the doctor as it could lead to an increased risk of kidney impairment and loss of anti-hypertensive effect.

Talk to your doctor before taking potassium supplements, potassium-sparing diuretics or salt substitutes along with Valsermeg Tablet 10's as it might cause an increase in serum potassium and serum creatinine levels.