Valembic 40 mg Tablet

Valembic 40 mg Tablet is an oral prescription medicine that contains 40 mg of valsartan in each tablet. Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), which are used to treat high blood pressure and certain heart-related conditions. By helping relax blood vessels, Valembic 40 mg Tablet can lower blood pressure and reduce strain on the heart. This specific tablet strength is intended for patients whose doctor has chosen a lower-dose valsartan option.

How it works: Valsartan in Valembic 40 mg Tablet blocks angiotensin II from tightening blood vessels, so the vessels stay more relaxed and blood can flow more easily. As a tablet, it is swallowed and absorbed to provide its blood-pressure-lowering effect throughout the day.

Valembic 40 mg Tablet is the lower-strength tablet in this product line, alongside Valembic 80 mg Tablet and Valembic 160 mg Tablet. It may suit patients who are starting valsartan, who need a smaller dose adjustment, or who are more sensitive to blood-pressure-lowering effects. Compared with the higher strengths, Valembic 40 mg Tablet is more often chosen when a doctor wants a gentler step into treatment.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• To help lower the risk linked to uncontrolled blood pressure
• Heart failure in selected patients
• After certain heart-related events, if prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Valembic 40 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; do not split, crush, or chew unless your doctor or pharmacist says it is okay.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• If you feel dizzy when standing, rise slowly from sitting or lying down.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless your prescriber specifically instructs you to do so.

Each Valembic 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of valsartan. Your doctor may prescribe it once daily or, in some cases, twice daily depending on the condition being treated and your response. The maximum daily dose depends on the reason for treatment and your medical history, so your prescriber should determine the exact schedule for this strength.

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

Common side effects of Valsartan may include:

• Dizziness, especially when standing up
• Fatigue or tiredness
• Headache
• Low blood pressure symptoms such as lightheadedness
• Nausea
• Back pain

• Valembic 40 mg Tablet can cause dizziness, so be careful when driving or doing tasks that need alertness until you know how it affects you.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration, or are taking diuretics, because blood pressure may drop too much.
• Do not use during pregnancy; valsartan can harm an unborn baby.
• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, as treatment choice may need review.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your clinician approves them, because this medicine can raise potassium levels.
• Alcohol may increase dizziness or lightheadedness.
• If you have heart failure, low blood pressure, or a history of angioedema, your doctor may monitor you more closely.

• Lithium
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics
• ACE inhibitors or aliskiren in some patients, especially those with diabetes or kidney issues
• Other blood pressure medicines that may further lower blood pressure

Store Valembic 40 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.