Valzaar 40 mg Tablet

Valzaar 40 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 40 mg of valsartan in each tablet. Valsartan belongs to the angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) class, which is used to help lower high blood pressure and treat certain heart-related conditions. Valzaar 40 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is usually used as part of a doctor-guided treatment plan for hypertension, heart failure, or after a heart attack in selected patients. Lowering blood pressure can also help reduce the risk of stroke and other cardiovascular complications.

How it works: Valsartan in Valzaar 40 mg Tablet blocks angiotensin II, a natural substance that tightens blood vessels. By relaxing the blood vessels, this tablet helps blood flow more easily and lowers the pressure the heart has to pump against.

Valzaar 40 mg Tablet is the lower-strength tablet in this product line, alongside Valzaar 80 mg Tablet and Valzaar 160 mg Tablet. It may be chosen for people who need a gentler starting dose, for patients who are sensitive to blood-pressure medicines, or when a doctor wants to build up treatment gradually before moving to a higher strength. This 40 mg tablet is not the same as the higher-strength tablets, which are used when a doctor decides more valsartan is needed.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Heart failure in selected patients
• Protection after a heart attack in certain patients
• Help reduce cardiovascular risk linked to high blood pressure

• Swallow Valzaar 40 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same time each day if your doctor has prescribed daily use.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Do not crush or chew unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is okay.
• If you feel lightheaded when starting Valzaar 40 mg Tablet, rise slowly from sitting or lying down.
• Do not change the dose or stop taking the tablet without medical advice.

Each Valzaar 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of valsartan. The tablet may be taken once daily or, for some conditions, divided into doses taken twice daily, but the exact schedule depends on the reason it was prescribed and how you respond to it. Your doctor decides the right dose for you, and the total daily amount should not exceed the amount specifically prescribed for your condition.

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

• Valzaar 40 mg Tablet can cause dizziness, so use caution when driving or doing anything that needs alertness until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or dehydration before taking this tablet.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor says they are safe, because valsartan can raise potassium levels.
• Alcohol may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effect and make you feel more lightheaded.
• Do not use during pregnancy; valsartan can harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution if you are already taking diuretics, blood pressure medicines, or medicines that lower blood pressure quickly.
• If you have a history of angioedema or severe allergic reactions, tell your clinician before starting this tablet.

• Potassium supplements or potassium-based salt substitutes
• ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril or enalapril
• Diuretics or water pills
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Lithium

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