Valzaar 80 mg Tablet

Valzaar 80 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 80 mg of valsartan in each tablet. Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used to help lower high blood pressure and to help protect the heart and blood vessels. It may also be used in certain people with heart failure or after a heart attack, depending on the doctor’s plan. This specific Valzaar 80 mg Tablet comes as an oral tablet manufactured by Torrent Pharmaceuticals, India, in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Valsartan in this tablet blocks angiotensin II, a natural substance that tightens blood vessels. By relaxing blood vessels, Valzaar 80 mg Tablet helps blood flow more easily and reduces strain on the heart.

Valzaar 80 mg Tablet is an intermediate strength between Valzaar 40 mg Tablet and Valzaar 160 mg Tablet. It may be chosen for adults who need more than 40 mg but do not need, or cannot yet tolerate, 160 mg, so the doctor can tailor blood pressure control more precisely. Because it is an 80 mg tablet, it is not a lower starting tablet for everyone and should be used only as prescribed.

• High blood pressure
• Heart failure
• After a heart attack, in selected patients
• Lowering cardiovascular strain as prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Valzaar 80 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor tells you to.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember doses.
• It can usually be taken with or without food.
• If you feel dizzy, 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.
• Follow the exact schedule your doctor gave you, since blood pressure treatment is individualized.

Each Valzaar 80 mg Tablet provides 80 mg of valsartan per tablet. The dosing schedule may be once daily or divided into more than one dose per day, depending on the condition being treated and your doctor’s instructions; the maximum daily amount depends on the patient, but your prescriber will set the correct limit for you. Do not change the number of tablets you take without medical advice, because 80 mg is a strength that should be matched carefully to your blood pressure and overall health.

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

Common side effects of Valsartan may include:

• Dizziness, especially when starting treatment or after a dose increase
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Low blood pressure symptoms such as lightheadedness
• Nausea
• Back pain
• Increased potassium on blood tests

• Do not use Valzaar 80 mg Tablet during pregnancy because it can harm an unborn baby.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration, or heart failure.
• Use caution when standing up quickly, since this strength can still cause dizziness or low blood pressure.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your clinician approves them.
• Alcohol can make dizziness worse and may add to the blood pressure-lowering effect.
• If you take other blood pressure medicines, the effect may be stronger and you may need closer monitoring.
• Do not drive or use machinery until you know how Valzaar 80 mg Tablet affects you.

• Potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes
• Other blood pressure medicines, including ACE inhibitors or aliskiren
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Lithium
• Diuretics or water pills

Store Valzaar 80 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.