Introduction

Uses of Valsartil 40

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Heart failure
Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Side effects of Valsartil 40

Headache
Dizziness
Flu-like symptoms
Stomach pain
Decreased blood pressure
Diarrhea
Back pain
Rash
Increased creatinine level in blood

How to use Valsartil 40

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Valsartil 40 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Valsartil 40 works

Valsartil 40 is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes the blood vessel by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.

What if you forget to take Valsartil 40?

If you miss a dose of Valsartil 40, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Quick Tips

It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.
Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Do not take Valsartil 40 if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Valsartil 40.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Valsartil 40 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Valsartil 40 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE – Driving: Valsartil 40 does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION – Kidney: Valsartil 40 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Valsartil 40 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nRegular blood pressure monitoring is recommended. No dose adjustment is needed in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
CAUTION – Liver: Valsartil 40 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Valsartil 40 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.