Valzaar 160 mg Tablet

Valzaar 160 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 160 mg of valsartan in each tablet. It belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) and is used to help manage high blood pressure and certain heart-related conditions. By lowering blood pressure, Valzaar 160 mg Tablet can help reduce strain on the heart and blood vessels. It is supplied as a tablet for oral use in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Valsartan in Valzaar 160 mg Tablet blocks the action of angiotensin II, a natural substance that narrows blood vessels. By relaxing blood vessels, this tablet helps blood flow more easily and can lower blood pressure.

Valzaar 160 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet than Valzaar 40 mg Tablet and Valzaar 80 mg Tablet, so it is generally suited to people whose doctor has already assessed that a stronger dose is needed. Because it contains 160 mg in one tablet, it may be chosen when lower strengths are not enough or when a maintenance dose is being adjusted by the prescriber. This strength is not a starting point for everyone, and the doctor decides if and how it should be used.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Heart failure, as prescribed by a doctor
• After-heart-attack support in selected patients
• Blood pressure control to reduce cardiovascular strain

• Swallow Valzaar 160 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your doses.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• If it upsets your stomach, taking it with food may help.
• Do not stop taking Valzaar 160 mg Tablet suddenly without medical advice.
• Follow the exact schedule your doctor prescribes for this 160 mg strength.

Each Valzaar 160 mg Tablet provides 160 mg of valsartan. Depending on why it is prescribed, it may be taken once daily or in divided doses, but the exact schedule and total daily dose are decided by the doctor. Do not take more than prescribed; the maximum amount per day depends on your condition and your prescriber’s directions.

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

Common side effects of Valsartan may include:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Low blood pressure, especially when starting or after dose changes
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Back pain

• Valzaar 160 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet and should be used only if your doctor has determined that this dose is appropriate.
• It can lower blood pressure too much in some people, especially if you are dehydrated or taking water pills.
• Use caution when standing up quickly, as dizziness or lightheadedness can occur.
• Do not use during pregnancy; valsartan can seriously harm an unborn baby.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or a history of low blood pressure.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes with potassium unless your doctor approves them.
• Alcohol may increase dizziness or low blood pressure.
• Do not drive or use machinery until you know how Valzaar 160 mg Tablet affects you.

• Potassium supplements and potassium-salt substitutes
• Other blood pressure medicines, including diuretics
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Lithium
• Aliskiren, especially in patients with diabetes

Store Valzaar 160 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from moisture and heat, and keep it in the original strip/box until use.