Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking a substance in the body that causes blood vessels to constrict.
As a result, valsartan relaxes the blood vessels. This lowers blood pressure and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart.

In adults to lower high blood pressure (hypertension). Valsartan may be used alone or in combination with other blood pressure medicines.
To treat heart failure in adults. Valsartan may help decrease your need for hospitalization that happens with heart failure.
Adults with certain types of heart failure, to increase the chance of living longer after a heart attack (myocardial infarction).

Valsartan should not be used to treat high blood pressure in children less than 1 year of age.
It is not known if valsartan is safe and effective in children with certain kidney problems

Take the tablet(s) exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
Your healthcare provider may start you on a low dose of valsartan and may increase the dose during your treatment.
The tablet(s) can be taken with or without food
Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Don’t eat or drink anything 30 minutes before you take your blood pressure.
Empty your bladder before your reading.
Sit in a comfortable chair with your back supported for at least 5 minutes before your reading.
Put both feet flat on the ground and keep your legs uncrossed.
Rest your arm with the cuff on a table at chest height.
Make sure the blood pressure cuff is snug but not too tight. The cuff should be against your bare skin, not over clothing.
Do not talk while your blood pressure is being measured.

You will also find the following Non-Pharmacological treatments effective in blood pressure reduction:

Lose extra pounds and watch your waistline
Exercise regularly
Eat a healthy diet
Reduce sodium in your diet
Quit smoking
Reduce caffeine
Reduce your stress
Monitor your blood pressure at home using for example Beurer, Blood Pressure Monitor or Omron Blood Pressure Measuring Device
See your doctor regularly

are allergic to any of the ingredients in the drug.
have diabetes and you are also taking aliskiren. Talk to your healthcare provider if you are not sure.

Before taking this drug, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions including, if you:

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements
Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take:

Other medicines for high blood pressure or a heart problem
Water pills (also called “diuretics”)
Potassium-containing medicines, potassium supplements, or salt substitutes containing potassium. Your healthcare provider may check the amount of potassium in your blood regularly.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Your healthcare provider will check the amount of lithium in your blood regularly

Store below 25°c
Don’t refrigerate
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

Normal: Blood pressure numbers of less than 120/80 mm Hg
Elevated: is when readings consistently range from 120-129 systolic and less than 80 mm Hg diastolic.
Hypertension Stage 1: is when blood pressure consistently ranges from 130-139 systolic or 80-89 mm Hg diastolic.
Hypertension Stage 2: is when blood pressure consistently ranges at 140/90 mm Hg or higher.
Hypertensive crisis: This stage of high blood pressure requires medical attention. If your blood pressure readings suddenly exceed 180/120 mm Hg, wait five minutes and then test your blood pressure again. If your readings are still unusually high, contact your doctor immediately. You could be experiencing a hypertensive crisis.

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