Manufacturer: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Valsartan(160mg), Hydrochlorothiazide(12.5mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Valzaar-H 160 Tablet is a combination of two medicines. It helps to control high blood pressure in different ways. If high blood pressure is not treated it can lead to heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure.
You can take Valzaar-H 160 Tablet with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. It contains a diuretic (water pill) and will make you urinate more so, it is best to avoid taking this medicine within four hours of going to bed. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms and if you stop taking it your risk of heart attack or stroke may increase.
The most common side effect is dizziness. Other side effects include feeling tired, nausea, diarrhea, headache, and decreased blood pressure. Frequent urination is not a side effect of this medicine. It is the purpose of hydrochlorothiazide and helps control your blood pressure. You may experience other possible side effects, but most are rare. Hydrochlorothiazide may occasionally lead to an increase in pressure in your eye and lead to permanent eye damage if not treated. Make sure you read the leaflet that comes with your medicines and tell your doctor if you are bothered by side effects or they do not go away. It may be possible to adjust your dose or try a different medicine.
Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor has told you to. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding and you should ask your doctor before taking it if you have kidney or liver disease, heart trouble or diabetes. Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may cause side effects.
Valsartan relaxes the blood vessels and lowers blood pressure. A lower blood pressure will increase the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic
Valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) combines an angiotensin II AT1 receptor blocker with a thiazide diuretic to produce additive blood pressure reductions without major effects on heart rate
Nausea
Taste change
Diarrhea
Upset stomach
Dizziness
Decreased blood pressure
Headache
Fatigue
Increased blood lipid level
Electrolyte imbalance
Increased blood uric acid
Glucose intolerance
sympathectomy.
diabetes.
increased activity of the parathyroid gland.
high cholesterol.
a type of joint disorder due to excess uric acid in the blood called gout.
low amount of magnesium in the blood.
high amount of calcium in the blood.
low amount of sodium in the blood.
Valzaar-H 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.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Valzaar-H 160 Tablet.
Valzaar-H 160 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Diovan HCT (valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide, USP) is indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions
Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide combination is used alone or with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly
Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Valzaar-H 160 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Valzaar-H 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Valzaar-H 160 Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It can be taken with or without food.
Valzaar-H 160 Tablet may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, very dry mouth or muscle weakness.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Use of Valzaar-H 160 Tablet during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.
It may also decrease the risk of stroke and heart attacks.
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-H 160 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. How long does it take for Valzaar-H 160 Tablet to start working?
A substantial decrease in blood pressure can be experienced within 2 weeks of starting Valzaar-H 160 Tablet. However, the medicine may take up to 4 weeks to show its complete effects. Talk to your doctor in case you have any concerns regarding Valzaar-H 160 Tablet, but do not stop taking it without consulting the doctor.
Q. Which medicine is considered safe for treating high blood pressure?
There are many blood pressure-lowering medicines which can be considered safe. The doctor will advise the exact use of these medicines, keeping various factors such as age, gender, other coexisting diseases, etc. into consideration. Also, the effect of the medicine and response of the patient can vary from person to person. For instance, a person below 55 years of age having no other co-existing disease may be prescribed angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARAs) (e.g., Valzaar-H 160 Tablet, losartan, olmesartan) or Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors (e.g., ramipril, captopril or enalapril) by the doctor.
Q. Is Valzaar-H 160 Tablet bad for kidneys?
Valzaar-H 160 Tablet does not generally affect the working of a proper functioning kidney. However, there is limited data to support the safety of patients who have existing severe kidney impairment (creatinine clearance <10 ml/min) and are on dialysis. Hence, Valzaar-H 160 Tablet should be used cautiously in such patients. It should only be used when advised by the doctor.
Q. Who should not be given Valzaar-H 160 Tablet?
Valzaar-H 160 Tablet should not be given to patients who are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, have diabetes or impaired kidney function. Also, its use should be restricted if you are being treated with blood pressure lowering medicine containing Aliskiren. In addition to that, Valzaar-H 160 Tablet should not be used if you are pregnant or trying to conceive. If you are not sure or have any queries, consult your doctor.
