Valzaar R 40mg/5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Valzaar R 40mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines that helps to reduce hypertension (high blood pressure), thereby lowering the chances of any future heart attack and stroke. It may also be used to improve the symptoms of chronic (long-standing) heart failure.
You can take Valzaar R 40mg/5mg Tablet at any time of day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
Dizziness and back pain are some common side effects of this medicine. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or do not go away. Usually, it may increases the level of potassium level in the blood. Hence, it is advised to avoid potassium rich food or supplements. If you experience dizziness, rise slowly from sitting position or avoid driving.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.
You can take Valzaar R 40mg/5mg Tablet at any time of day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
Dizziness and back pain are some common side effects of this medicine. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or do not go away. Usually, it may increases the level of potassium level in the blood. Hence, it is advised to avoid potassium rich food or supplements. If you experience dizziness, rise slowly from sitting position or avoid driving.
Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.
Uses of Valzaar R Tablet
Benefits of Valzaar R Tablet
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Valzaar R 40mg/5mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.
Side effects of Valzaar R Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Valzaar R
- Dizziness
- Back pain
- Sinus inflammation
- Increased potassium level in blood
How to use Valzaar R Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Valzaar R 40mg/5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Valzaar R Tablet works
Valzaar R 40mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Valsartan and Ramipril. They work by different mechanisms to block the action of a chemical (angiotensin) that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This relaxes blood vessels, lowers the blood pressure, and allows the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Valzaar R 40mg/5mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Valzaar R 40mg/5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Valzaar R 40mg/5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Valzaar R 40mg/5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Valzaar R 40mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Valzaar R 40mg/5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for dose adjustment.
Liver
CAUTION
Valzaar R 40mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Valzaar R 40mg/5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.
What if you forget to take Valzaar R Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Valzaar R 40mg/5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Valzaar R 40mg/5mg Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
- Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.
- It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- It may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
- It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking Valzaar R 40mg/5mg Tablet.
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- Valsartan. East Hanover, New Jersey: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.; 1996 [revised Feb. 2011]. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Ramipril. New York, New York: Pfizer, Inc.; 1991 [revised Sep. 2013]. [Accessed 11 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Address: Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India
Country of origin: India
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