Valfect 160 mg Tablet

Valfect 160 mg Tablet contains 160 mg of valsartan in each tablet. It is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used to help treat high blood pressure and, in some patients, heart failure or other heart-related conditions as directed by a doctor. By lowering blood pressure, Valfect 160 mg Tablet can help reduce the risk of complications such as stroke and heart attack when used consistently. This tablet strength is a higher-dose option within the Valfect range and is intended for patients whose doctor has determined they need more than a lower strength such as Valfect 40 mg Tablet.

How it works: Valsartan in Valfect 160 mg Tablet blocks angiotensin II, a natural substance that makes blood vessels tighten. This helps the tablet relax blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and reduce strain on the heart.

Valfect 160 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it is not the usual starting choice for many people beginning valsartan. A doctor may choose this strength when a lower dose has not controlled blood pressure well enough, or when a patient’s treatment plan calls for a stronger maintenance dose. Because it delivers 160 mg in one tablet, it may be taken less often than lower-strength tablets depending on the prescription.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Heart failure
• Post-heart attack care in selected patients
• Blood pressure control as part of a long-term treatment plan

• Swallow Valfect 160 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change to a higher or lower strength on your own.
• It can usually be taken with or without food unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• If you feel lightheaded when standing up, rise slowly from sitting or lying down.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically tells you to.

Each Valfect 160 mg Tablet provides 160 mg of valsartan per tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily or sometimes twice daily, but the exact schedule is set by the prescriber. The maximum daily dose depends on the indication and the patient’s response, so do not exceed the amount your doctor has prescribed.

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
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Low blood pressure symptoms such as weakness or lightheadedness
• Nausea
• Back pain
• Elevated potassium in blood tests, which may not cause symptoms at first

• Valfect 160 mg Tablet is a higher-strength valsartan tablet and should be used only under medical supervision.
• Do not use during pregnancy because valsartan can harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration, or are on a salt-restricted diet.
• This medicine can lower blood pressure too much, especially if you also take diuretics or other blood pressure medicines.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor approves them, because this tablet can raise potassium levels.
• Alcohol can worsen dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how Valfect 160 mg Tablet affects you.

• ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril or enalapril
• Aliskiren, especially in people with diabetes
• Potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes
• Diuretics or other blood pressure-lowering medicines
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen

Store Valfect 160 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and light.