Valbloc 40 mg Tablet

Valbloc 40 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 40 mg of valsartan in each tablet. It belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), which are used to treat high blood pressure and, in some patients, heart failure or help after a heart attack. Valbloc 40 mg Tablet is one of the lower-strength valsartan tablets, which makes it useful when a doctor wants a smaller starting dose or needs to fine-tune treatment. The tablet is taken by mouth and is made by East West Pharmaceuticals.

How it works: Valsartan in Valbloc 40 mg Tablet blocks angiotensin II, a natural chemical that tightens blood vessels. By helping blood vessels relax and widen, the tablet can lower blood pressure and reduce strain on the heart.

Valbloc 40 mg Tablet is the lower of the two strengths listed for this brand, compared with Valbloc 80 mg Tablet. That makes it suitable for people who need a smaller valsartan dose, such as those starting therapy, those who are sensitive to blood-pressure lowering, or those whose doctor wants gradual dose adjustment. Because it is a lower-strength tablet, the effects may be easier to titrate carefully than with the 80 mg tablet.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Heart failure, in selected patients
• Improving outcomes after certain heart attacks, if prescribed
• Blood pressure control as part of a long-term treatment plan

• Swallow Valbloc 40 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same time each day if your doctor has set a regular schedule.
• It can usually be taken with or without food.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• If you feel dizzy, rise slowly from sitting or lying down.
• If you miss a dose, take it when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Valbloc 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of valsartan. The doctor decides how often to take it, based on your blood pressure, heart condition, kidney function, and response to treatment; some patients take it once daily, while others may need a different schedule. The maximum daily dose depends on the condition being treated and must be set by the prescriber, so do not increase the dose on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Valsartan may include:

• Dizziness, especially when starting treatment or after a dose increase
• Headache
• Fatigue or tiredness
• Low blood pressure symptoms such as lightheadedness
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Back pain

• Do not use during pregnancy; valsartan can harm an unborn baby.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration, or are on dialysis.
• This medicine can lower blood pressure too much, especially if you are already taking a diuretic or other blood-pressure medicine.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Valbloc 40 mg Tablet affects you.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor says they are safe.
• Limit alcohol, which can add to dizziness and low blood pressure.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart failure or have recently had a heart attack, because dosing and monitoring may differ.

• Potassium supplements, potassium-sparing diuretics, and salt substitutes containing potassium
• Other blood-pressure medicines, especially ACE inhibitors or aliskiren
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen, which may reduce effect and affect kidneys
• Lithium, because valsartan can raise lithium levels
• Alcohol, which can increase dizziness and low blood pressure

Store Valbloc 40 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture and excess heat.