VALFECT 40MG TABLET

VALFECT 40MG TABLET belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines called angiotensin receptor II antagonist used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Additionally, VALFECT 40MG TABLET is used to treat heart failure and prevention of heart attack. The blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure. Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump sufficient blood to the remaining parts of the body. A heart attack occurs due to the blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle.

VALFECT 40MG TABLET contains ‘valsartan’ that 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, VALFECT 40MG TABLET makes it easier for the heart to pump blood to all body parts by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. Thereby, VALFECT 40MG TABLET helps in lowering the blood pressure to normal.

You are advised to take VALFECT 40MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, fatigue, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Try not to stop taking it on your own as it may cause sudden increase the blood pressure. Do not take VALFECT 40MG TABLET if you are pregnant, as it may cause fetal harm. Consult your doctor before taking VALFECT 40MG TABLET if you are breastfeeding. VALFECT 40MG TABLET is not recommended for children below 6 years as efficacy and safety have not been established. VALFECT 40MG TABLET may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol as it might cause increased dizziness. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects.

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

• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Fatigue
• Diarrhoea

Do not take VALFECT 40MG TABLET if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have severe liver disease, diabetes, impaired kidney function, or if you are taking aliskiren. Inform your doctor if you have severe heart disease, aldosteronism (a disorder in which adrenal glands make too much of a hormone called aldosterone), dehydration, liver or kidney disease, if you are taking medicines containing potassium, if you have undergone kidney transplantation or dialysis. Do not take VALFECT 40MG TABLET if you are pregnant, as it may cause fetal harm. Consult your doctor before taking VALFECT 40MG TABLET if you are breastfeeding. VALFECT 40MG TABLET is not recommended for children below 6 years as efficacy and safety have not been established. VALFECT 40MG TABLET may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol as it might cause increased dizziness. Rise slowly from lying/sitting position as VALFECT 40MG TABLET may cause dizziness (orthostatic hypotension).

Drug-Drug Interactions: VALFECT 40MG TABLET may interact with painkillers (ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib, etoricoxib, diclofenac, aspirin), anti-psychotic (lithium), antibiotic (rifampin), immunosuppressant (cyclosporine), anti-HIV (ritonavir), anti-hypertensive (aliskiren, enalapril, captopril, lisinopril, ramipril), blood thinner (heparin), aldosterone receptor antagonist (spironolactone), diuretics, and potassium supplements.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, angioedema, low blood pressure, congestive heart failure, hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium), kidney or liver impairment.

• ASPIRIN
• IBUPROFEN
• NAPROXEN
• CELECOXIB
• ETORICOXIB
• DICLOFENAC
• LITHIUM
• CYCLOSPORINE
• RIFAMPICIN
• RITONAVIR
• ALISKIREN
• ENALAPRIL
• CAPTOPRIL
• LISINOPRIL
• RAMIPRIL
• HEPARIN
• SPIRONOLACTONE

• You are advised to consume low salt and low-fat diet while taking VALFECT 40MG TABLET. 
• Regular exercise is also recommended to complement treatment with VALFECT 40MG TABLET.
• Eat a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Maintain a healthy weight with proper diet and exercise.
• Managing stress with meditation, yoga, massage would also help in treating high blood pressure.
• Avoid consuming food rich in potassium such as banana, broccoli, almonds, avocado, and potassium supplements.

• Regular monitoring of blood pressure levels, kidney function and electrolyte levels while taking VALFECT 40MG TABLET is advised.
• VALFECT 40MG TABLET may increase your potassium levels. Before using potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Hypertension: It is a condition in which the blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels leading to hypertension. This condition can lead to hardened arteries (blood vessels), decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Raised blood pressure can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when the blood supply to the heart is blocked). Additionally, high blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. Symptoms of high blood pressure include headache, dizziness, nose bleed, changes in vision, chest pain, weakness and dyspnoea (shortness of breath). However, most of the time, the signs and symptoms of hypertension are none.

Heart failure: Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump sufficient blood to the body's remaining parts. Symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, and swollen legs.

Myocardial infarction: Myocardial infarction, also known as heart attack, is a condition in which blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked. The blockade usually occurs due to the build-up of fat/cholesterol in the coronary artery. Symptoms include pain or tightness in the chest, neck, arms or back, weakness, lightheadedness, anxiety and abnormal heartbeat.