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About Valzaar 160 Tablet
Valzaar 160 Tablet belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines called angiotensin receptor II antagonist used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Additionally, Valzaar 160 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.
Valzaar 160 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, Valzaar 160 Tablet makes it easier for the heart to pump blood to all body parts by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. Thereby, Valzaar 160 Tablet helps in lowering the blood pressure to normal.
You are advised to take Valzaar 160 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 Valzaar 160 Tablet if you are pregnant, as it may cause fetal harm. Consult your doctor before taking Valzaar 160 Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Valzaar 160 Tablet is not recommended for children below 6 years as efficacy and safety have not been established. Valzaar 160 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.
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Key Benefits
Valzaar 160 Tablet belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines called angiotensin receptor II antagonists. Valzaar 160 Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure and lower death risk after a heart attack. Valzaar 160 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 160 Tablet makes it easier for the heart to pump blood to all body parts by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. Thereby, Valzaar 160 Tablet helps in lowering the blood pressure to normal. Valzaar 160 Tablet reduces the risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events, primarily myocardial infarctions (heart attack) and strokes. Valzaar 160 Tablet significantly helps in reduced hospitalisation for heart failure. Valzaar 160 Tablet helps in reducing cardiovascular mortality following myocardial infarction (heart attack).
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- Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
- Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
- Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
- Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
- Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
- Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
- To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
- Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
- Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
- Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
- Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
- Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
- Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
- Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
- When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
- Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
- If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
- Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
- Tell your doctor about the cough symptoms you're experiencing, which may be triggered by your medication.
- Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan by changing your medication, adding new medications, or providing guidance on managing your cough symptoms.
- Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids, such as water, tea, or soup, to help thin out mucus and soothe your throat.
- Get plenty of rest and engage in stress-reducing activities to help your body recover. If your cough persists or worsens, consult your doctor for further guidance.
- Talk to your doctor about your back pain and potential medication substitutes or dose changes.
- Try yoga or Pilates and other mild stretching exercises to increase flexibility and strengthen your back muscles.
- To lessen the tension on your back, sit and stand upright and maintain proper posture.
- To alleviate discomfort and minimize inflammation, apply heat or cold packs to the afflicted area.
- Under your doctor's supervision, think about taking over-the-counter painkillers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
- Make ergonomic adjustments to your workspace and daily activities to reduce strain on your back.
- To handle tension that could make back pain worse, try stress-reduction methods like deep breathing or meditation.
- Use pillows and a supportive mattress to keep your spine in the right posture as you sleep.
- Back discomfort can worsen by bending, twisting, and heavy lifting.
- Speak with a physical therapist to create a customized training regimen to increase back strength and flexibility.
- Limit fruit intake to two servings a day, choose a low-potassium options like apples and strawberries.
- Restrict starchy vegetables like potatoes and pumpkin to half a cup daily.
- Avoid or limit foods like tomato products, high-bran cereals, and salty or sugary snacks.
- Limit dairy products to 200g of yoghurt or 300ml of milk per day.
- Consume controlled amounts of salt to raise sodium levels.
- Eat fresh fruits like apples, berries, oranges, mangoes, and bananas.
- Include fresh vegetables like broccoli, sweet potatoes, beets, okra, spinach, peppers, carrots, and edamame.
- Choose frozen vegetables without added butter or sauce.
- Drink electrolyte beverages like sports drinks or electrolyte solutions to replenish sodium and other electrolytes.
- Avoid excessive salt intake, but allow for controlled increases as needed.
- Monitor and manage underlying health conditions that may contribute to hyponatremia.
- Muscle cramps can be treated with regular exercise or yoga, which includes mild stretching, which helps strengthen the lower body.
- Warm baths and gentle massage of the affected parts can help relieve cramps.
- Avoid strenuous activity and take frequent breaks, as rest is critical.
- Intake of nutritious food can help strengthen body and mind. A trained nutritionist can help design a balanced diet for strengthening muscles.
- Speak to your doctor if the pain lasts an extended period. Medical help can be practical in finding a cure for cramps.
Drug Warnings
Do not take Valzaar 160 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 Valzaar 160 Tablet if you are pregnant, as it may cause fetal harm. Consult your doctor before taking Valzaar 160 Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Valzaar 160 Tablet is not recommended for children below 6 years as efficacy and safety have not been established. Valzaar 160 Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol as it might cause increased dizziness. Rise slowly from lying/sitting position as Valzaar 160 Tablet may cause dizziness (orthostatic hypotension).
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Using Aliskiren together with Valzaar 160 Tablet may increase the risk of serious side effects (kidney problems, low blood pressure, or high potassium levels).
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Valzaar 160 Tablet with Aliskiren is not advised as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. You should seek medical attention if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Coadministration of Tizanidine and Valzaar 160 Tablet may increase the risk of low blood pressure.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Tizanidine together with Valzaar 160 Tablet may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Potassium chloride with Valzaar 160 Tablet may increase the risk of side effects (low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Potassium chloride together with Valzaar 160 Tablet may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Coadministration of Potassium acetate with Valzaar 160 Tablet may increase the risk of side effects (low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Potassium acetate together with Valzaar 160 Tablet may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
Coadministration of Fosinopril and Valzaar 160 Tablet can increase the risk or severity of side effects (kidney problems, low blood pressure or high potassium levels in the body).
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Fosinopril together with Valzaar 160 Tablet may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, confusion, numbness, tingling in hands and feet, and irregular heartbeat, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
Coadministration of Moexipril together with Valzaar 160 Tablet may increase the risk of side effects (blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Moexipril together with Valzaar 160 Tablet may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, confusion, numbness, tingling in hands and feet, and irregular heartbeat, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
The use of Quinapril and Valzaar 160 Tablet may increase the risk of side effects (low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Quinapril together with Valzaar 160 Tablet may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia, such as nausea, vomiting, confusion, numbness, tingling in hands and feet, and irregular heartbeat, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
Coadministration of Lithium and Valzaar 160 Tablet increase the blood levels of lithium.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lithium together with Valzaar 160 Tablet may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, loose stools, vomiting, muscle weakness, muscle incoordination, shaking of hands and legs, blurred vision, ringing in the ear, excessive thirst, and/or increased urination, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
Coadministration of Perindopril with Valzaar 160 Tablet may increase the risk of side effects (low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Perindopril together with Valzaar 160 Tablet may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, confusion, numbness, tingling in hands and feet, and irregular heartbeat, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
The use of Triamterene and Valzaar 160 Tablet may increase the risk of side effects (low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Triamterene together with Valzaar 160 Tablet may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
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Lentils, Orange Juice, Oranges, Raisins, Potatoes, Salmon Dried, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Coconut Water, Beans, Beetroot, Broccoli, Bananas, Apricots, Avocado, Yogurt
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Valzaar 160 Tablet with Potassium-rich food may increase the risk of hyperkalemia. Avoid consumption of Potassium-rich food while being treated with Valzaar 160 Tablet.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- You are advised to consume low salt and low-fat diet while taking Valzaar 160 Tablet .
- Regular exercise is also recommended to complement treatment with Valzaar 160 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.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Valzaar 160 Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Valzaar 160 Tablet belongs to pregnancy category D. Avoid taking Valzaar 160 Tablet if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, as Valzaar 160 Tablet can cause harm to the developing fetus.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
It is unknown if Valzaar 160 Tablet passes into breastmilk. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether Valzaar 160 Tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Valzaar 160 Tablet may cause dizziness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Dose adjustment may be needed. Valzaar 160 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have liver problems or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Dose adjustment may be needed. Valzaar 160 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney problems or any concerns regarding this.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Valzaar 160 Tablet is not recommended for children below 6 years as efficacy and safety have not been established.
FAQs
Valzaar 160 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 160 Tablet makes it easier for the heart to pump blood to all body parts by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. Thereby, Valzaar 160 Tablet helps in lowering the blood pressure to normal.
Please do not stop taking Valzaar 160 Tablet without consulting your doctor on your own as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. Continue taking Valzaar 160 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 160 Tablet .
Orthostatic hypotension could be a side-effect of Valzaar 160 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 160 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 160 Tablet are used to lower the blood pressure to normal, this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.
Avoid taking NSAIDs with Valzaar 160 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 160 Tablet as it might cause an increase in serum potassium and serum creatinine levels.
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