Valsartan (generic name: valsartan; brand names include: Valtan / Valzaar) is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (ARB).
Valsartan is used to:
lower high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children, 6 to 16 years of age;
treat heart failure in adults (in these patients, Valsartan may lower the need for hospitalization that happens from heart failure);
improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack (myocardial infarction) in adults.
Valsartan has helped millions of patients for the past 10 years.
Valsartan lowers high blood pressure by blocking a chemical called angiotensin II, which causes blood vessels to narrow, restricting blood flow. Valsartan also relaxes and widens your blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily, reducing your blood pressure and stress on your heart.
Valsartan starts lowering your blood pressure the first day you take it. Just one pill lowers your blood pressure for a full 24 hours.
Valsartan Recommendations
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Take Valsartan exactly as directed.
For treatment of high blood pressure, take Valsartan once a day, at the same time each day.
Valsartan can be taken with or without food.
It’s important that you take your Valsartan tablet every day or as directed by your healthcare professional. Usually, Valsartan is taken once daily.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to your next dose, do not take the missed dose. Just take the next dose at your regular time.
Store Valsartan tablets at room temperature. Keep Valsartan in a closed container in a dry place.
Valsartan Precautions
Before taking Valsartan, tell your doctor if:
you are allergic to any medicines;
you have heart, liver or kidney problems;
you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
Valsartan Ingredients
Active ingredient: valsartan.
