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Valsartan 160mg Tablets
SKU GME789Product Introduction
Valsartan 160mg is an angiotensin-receptor blocker used to treat high blood pressure. Valsartan is also used in selected heart-failure and post-heart-attack treatment plans to reduce strain on the heart.
How to use
Take with or without food at a consistent time. Keep the relationship to meals similar from day to day. Blood pressure, kidney function and potassium are monitored after starting treatment and after important dose changes.
How it works
Valsartan blocks angiotensin II at AT1 receptors. This relaxes blood vessels and reduces aldosterone-related salt retention, lowering blood pressure and cardiac workload.
Side effects
Dizziness, low blood pressure and changes in kidney function or potassium can occur. Facial or tongue swelling, fainting or markedly reduced urine output needs urgent attention.
Important information
Do not use during pregnancy because fetal kidneys can be harmed. Dehydration, renal artery narrowing and potassium-raising medicines increase risk. Potassium supplements, salt substitutes and NSAID painkillers should be considered when assessing interactions.
Uses
- Hypertension
- selected heart-failure or post-myocardial-infarction treatment regimens.
Benefits
Lowers blood pressure and can reduce cardiac workload as part of longer-term cardiovascular treatment.
Will I feel Valsartan 160mg lowering my blood pressure?
Often not. Hypertension may have no symptoms, so measurements rather than how you feel show whether treatment is working.
Is valsartan an ACE inhibitor?
No. It blocks the angiotensin receptor rather than angiotensin-converting enzyme and is less likely to cause the characteristic ACE-inhibitor cough.
Can I use a potassium-based salt substitute?
It can raise potassium further, especially with kidney impairment or another potassium-raising medicine.
Can dehydration change its effects?
Vomiting, diarrhoea or poor fluid intake can increase hypotension and kidney injury risk; a temporary sick-day plan may be needed.
Does it work as an emergency treatment for chest pain?
No. New or severe chest pain needs urgent assessment, not an additional valsartan dose.
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