Valzaar 160 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attacks and stroke. This medicine is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes.Valzaar 160 Tablet can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food during the day or at night. However, try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use.Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor. This medicine is tolerated well by most patients and has few side effects. Dizziness, particularly after the first dose, is known to occur in some people. This may be associated with low blood pressure, orthostatic hypotension, and rash. Let your doctor know if these side effects bother you or do not go away. No weight gain has been seen with the regular use of this medicine.Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.

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. Valzaar 160 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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. Valzaar 160 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

'- Alcohol : UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Valzaar 160 Tablet.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Valzaar 160 Tablet 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.

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Valzaar 160 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Valzaar 160 Tablet may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Valzaar 160 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Valzaar 160 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular blood pressure monitoring is recommended. No dose adjustment is needed in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.

- Liver : CAUTION

Valzaar 160 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Valzaar 160 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Valzaar 160 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

strip of 10 tablets

Chemical Class :: Tetrazole derivative
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: CARDIAC

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

Store below 25?C

Q. How long does it take for Valzaar 160 Tablet to start working?::: A substantial decrease in blood pressure can be experienced within 2 weeks of starting Valzaar 160 Tablet. The medicine may take up to 4 weeks to show its complete effects.| Q. Which medicine is considered safe for treating high blood pressure?::: There are many blood pressure-lowering medicines which can be considered safe. Use of these medicines varies from person to person and can be based on various factors such as age, gender, other co-existing diseases, etc. For instance, a person below 55 years of age having no other coexisting disease may be prescribed angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARAs) (e.g., Valzaar 160 Tablet, losartan, olmesartan) or Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors (e.g., ramipril, captopril, or enalapril) by the doctor.| Q. Is Valzaar 160 Tablet bad for kidneys?::: Valzaar 160 Tablet does not generally affect the working of a proper functioning kidney. However, it should be cautiously used in patients who have existing severe kidney impairment (creatinine clearance \u003c10 ml/min) and are on dialysis as there is limited data to support the safety of these patients.| Q. Who should not be given Valzaar 160 Tablet?::: Valzaar 160 Tablet should not be given to patients who are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, have diabetes, or impaired kidney function. Its use should be restricted if you are being treated with blood pressure lowering medicine containing aliskiren. It is important to know that a pregnant lady or one who intends to become pregnant should not use Valzaar 160 Tablet.| Q. What class of medicine is Valzaar 160 Tablet?::: Valzaar 160 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARAs). Angiotensin II is a substance in the body that causes vessels to tighten which leads to increase in blood pressure. Valzaar 160 Tablet works by blocking the effect of angiotensin II. As a result, blood vessels relax and blood pressure is lowered.| Q. Does Valzaar 160 Tablet cause weight gain?::: No, Valzaar 160 Tablet does not cause weight gain as a side effect. However, if your kidney function deteriorates, then your body may swell due to accumulation of water (fluid retention) because of which you may gain weight. Inform your doctor if you experience any unexplained weight gain or swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands.| Q. How long do I need to take Valzaar 160 Tablet?::: Continue taking Valzaar 160 Tablet as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop taking it even if you start feeling better. You may even have to take it life long, since Valzaar 160 Tablet does not cure high blood pressure or heart failure but controls them.| Q. What is the most important information I should know about Valzaar 160 Tablet?::: Taking Valzaar 160 Tablet during the last months of pregnancy can cause serious harm or even death of the unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Do not take Valzaar 160 Tablet if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking Valzaar 160 Tablet, stop taking Valzaar 160 Tablet and call your doctor immediately.| Q. Can I switch in between the brands of Valzaar 160 Tablet, since currently the brand I am using is not available?::: No, do not switch to a different Valzaar 160 Tablet product unless your doctor says that you should. Since you have to take it daily, keep a stock of it. Each Valzaar 160 Tablet product releases the medication differently in your body and cannot be used interchangeably.

Dizziness
Decreased blood pressure
Rash
Increased creatinine level in blood
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)