Valtan 40 mg Tablet

Valtan 40 mg Tablet contains 40 mg of valsartan in each tablet. Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used to treat high blood pressure and certain heart-related conditions. By helping relax blood vessels, Valtan 40 mg Tablet can make it easier for the heart to pump blood and may help lower the risk of complications from uncontrolled blood pressure.

How it works: Valsartan in Valtan 40 mg Tablet blocks angiotensin II from tightening blood vessels. This lets the vessels relax and widen, which can lower blood pressure and reduce strain on the heart.

Valtan 40 mg Tablet is a low-dose tablet strength, which may suit people who need a gentler starting dose or a dose adjustment based on blood pressure response and overall health. Doctors may choose Valtan 40 mg Tablet when they want to begin treatment cautiously or fine-tune therapy rather than use a higher-strength tablet right away.

• High blood pressure
• Heart failure
• After heart attack, in certain patients
• Blood pressure control as part of a treatment plan

• Swallow Valtan 40 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same time each day if your prescriber tells you to use it regularly.
• You can take it with or without food unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless a clinician specifically tells you to.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Valtan 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of valsartan. The exact schedule depends on the condition being treated and your response, and it may be taken once daily or in divided doses if prescribed. Your doctor decides the dose for you, and the total amount per day should not exceed the amount they prescribe.

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

Common side effects of Valsartan may include:

• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Low blood pressure symptoms, such as lightheadedness
• Nausea
• Back pain

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, because valsartan can seriously harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or dehydration.
• Stand up slowly, especially when starting Valtan 40 mg Tablet, because it can cause dizziness or low blood pressure.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes with potassium unless your prescriber approves them.
• Alcohol may add to dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Tell your doctor about heart failure, recent heart attack, or low blood pressure before starting this medicine.
• Do not use with other medicines that raise potassium or that strongly affect blood pressure without medical guidance.

• ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril or enalapril
• Aliskiren, especially in people with diabetes
• Potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics such as spironolactone
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Lithium

Store Valtan 40 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.