Valembic 160 mg Tablet

Valembic 160 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains valsartan 160 mg 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 certain heart-related conditions. Valembic 160 mg Tablet may also be used after a heart attack or in some patients with heart failure when a doctor thinks it is appropriate. This 160 mg tablet is a higher-strength option in the Valembic line and is not meant to replace medical advice or self-adjusted dosing.

How it works: Valsartan in Valembic 160 mg Tablet blocks angiotensin II from tightening blood vessels. This helps blood vessels relax and widen, which lowers blood pressure and can reduce the heart’s workload.

Valembic 160 mg Tablet is stronger than Valembic 40 mg Tablet and Valembic 80 mg Tablet, so it is usually chosen for people who need a larger valsartan dose to help control blood pressure or to match a doctor-planned treatment step. Because it is a higher strength, it is typically used after a clinician has assessed the patient’s response to lower strengths or other therapy. Some people may not feel a noticeable effect right away, but blood pressure lowering develops with regular use.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Heart failure in selected patients
• After a heart attack, when prescribed
• Kidney protection in some patients with diabetes and hypertension

• Swallow Valembic 160 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist specifically tells you to.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Stand up slowly if you feel dizzy, especially when first starting this higher-strength tablet.

Each Valembic 160 mg Tablet provides 160 mg of valsartan. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily or sometimes twice daily, but the exact schedule is decided by the doctor. The usual maximum total daily dose of valsartan is 320 mg per day, and your prescriber may adjust the dose based on your blood pressure, kidney function, and response.

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

Common side effects of Valsartan may include:

• Dizziness
• Low blood pressure symptoms, such as lightheadedness
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Back pain
• Coughless than with some blood pressure medicines, but still possible

• Valembic 160 mg Tablet can cause low blood pressure, especially if you are dehydrated or taking water pills.
• This higher-strength tablet may increase the chance of dizziness when standing up quickly.
• Do not use if you are pregnant; valsartan can harm an unborn baby.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or a recent dehydration illness.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor says they are safe.
• Limit alcohol if it makes you more dizzy or lowers your blood pressure further.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Valembic 160 mg Tablet affects you.

• Potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes
• Diuretics or water pills
• Lithium
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Other blood pressure medicines, including ACE inhibitors or aliskiren in some patients

Store Valembic 160 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.