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Valzaar 40 Tablet 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:

Valzaar 40 Tablet belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines called angiotensin receptor II antagonists. Valzaar 40 Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure and lower death risk after a heart attack. Valzaar 40 Tablet 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 40 Tablet makes it easier for the heart to pump blood to all body parts by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. Thereby, Valzaar 40 Tablet helps in lowering the blood pressure to normal. Valzaar 40 Tablet reduces the risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events, primarily myocardial infarctions (heart attack) and strokes. Valzaar 40 Tablet significantly helps in reduced hospitalisation for heart failure. Valzaar 40 Tablet helps in reducing cardiovascular mortality following myocardial infarction (heart attack).

FAQs

Valzaar 40 Tablet 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, Valzaar 40 Tablet makes it easier for the heart to pump blood to all body parts by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. Thereby, Valzaar 40 Tablet helps in lowering the blood pressure to normal.

Please do not stop taking Valzaar 40 Tablet without consulting your doctor on your own as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. Continue taking Valzaar 40 Tablet 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 Valzaar 40 Tablet .

Orthostatic hypotension could be a side-effect of Valzaar 40 Tablet . 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 Valzaar 40 Tablet 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 Valzaar 40 Tablet are used to lower the blood pressure to normal, this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.

Avoid taking NSAIDs with Valzaar 40 Tablet 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 Valzaar 40 Tablet as it might cause an increase in serum potassium and serum creatinine levels.