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Valent 80 Tablet

Manufactured byLupin Ltd.
ContainsValsartan Tablet
₹164.7
10 TABLET ( 10 / STRIP )

Description

Valent 80 Tablet is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). By lowering your blood pressure, this medicine also helps in reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke (a condition that causes reduced oxygen supply to the brain). Valent 80 Tablet works by relaxing your blood vessels and promoting the easy flow of blood. Valent 80 Tablet may cause side effects like back pain, stomach pain, weakness, diarrhoea, headache, and cough. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen. Valent 80 Tablet may also cause dizziness, so avoid performing activities that require mental focus, like driving vehicles or operating machines. Avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to it. Valent 80 Tablet is a prescription medicine. It can be taken with or without food as prescribed by your doctor. Try taking it at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of this medicine in your blood. Avoid the discontinuation of this medicine without consulting your doctor, as your blood pressure can go up. Exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet along with taking Valent 80 Tablet to get maximum benefits. Valent 80 Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, as certain medications may interact with Valent 80 Tablet and cause undesired effects. Also, inform your doctor if you have pre-existing liver/kidney problems or any other health condition. This medicine can affect potassium levels in your body, so your doctor may monitor it closely while you are taking this medicine. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Valent 80 Tablet

Starval 80 mg Tablet
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
Valent 80 Tablet
Lupin Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Valent 80 Tablet

Weakness

Dizziness

Stomach pain

Chills

Difficult or painful urination

Fast heartbeat

Back pain

Nasal congestion

Sore throat

Acid or sour stomach

Headache

Low blood pressure

Uses of Valent 80 Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

Congestive Heart Failure

Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition in which the heart is unable to pump sufficient blood throughout the body. Valent 80 Tablet is used along with other medications in the treatment of congestive heart failure.

Hypertension

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high. High blood pressure, if untreated, can cause health conditions, such as heart disease and stroke (reduced/interrupted blood supply to the brain). Valent 80 Tablet is used in the treatment of hypertension caused by genetic and/or environmental factors.

Myocardial infarction

Myocardial infarction, or heart attack, is a serious life-threatening condition in which the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked, usually by blood clots. Valent 80 Tablet is used to improve survival after a recent heart attack.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The effect of Valent 80 Tablet can be observed in 1 to 2 hours after intake.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The effect of Valent 80 Tablet lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Valent 80 Tablet as it may lower your blood pressure and cause dizziness, headache, and change your heart rate.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Valent 80 Tablet.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    Valent 80 Tablet is unsafe for use during pregnancy as it can harm your developing foetus. Hence consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    It is not known if Valent 80 Tablet passes into breastmilk. Hence, it is not recommended for use while breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine only if the potential benefits are more than the risks.

Allergy

Avoid taking Valent 80 Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as a skin rash, itching/swelling anywhere on your body, dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Aliskiren

Aliskiren is a medicine used to control high blood pressure. Avoid taking Valent 80 Tablet and Aliskiren together if you have diabetes or kidney problems, as it may lead to kidney damage, low blood pressure, and hyperkalaemia (high potassium levels in your blood). Thus it may worsen your condition.

Severe liver impairment

Valent 80 Tablet is mainly broken down in the liver. Hence, this medicine is not recommended if you have severe liver impairment, as it may cause an accumulation of the medicine and worsen your condition.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Valent 80 Tablet is unsafe for use during pregnancy as it can harm your developing foetus. Hence consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

It is not known if Valent 80 Tablet passes into breastmilk. Hence, it is not recommended for use while breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine only if the potential benefits are more than the risks.

General warnings

Hypotension

Use Valent 80 Tablet with caution as it can cause symptomatic hypotension (low blood pressure), especially in conditions such as volume depletion (reduction in extracellular fluid volume that occurs due to salt and fluid losses) or if you are treated with high dose diuretics (medicines that increase urine production and promote the removal of excess salt and water from the body).

Hyperkalemia

Valent 80 Tablet may cause an increase in the potassium levels in your blood (hyperkalaemia). Use this medicine with caution if you are taking potassium-sparing diuretics (medicines that promote the removal of excess salt and water from the body without causing potassium loss in the urine) or potassium supplements, or if you have impaired kidney function. Your doctor may periodically monitor your blood potassium levels during treatment with this medicine.

Use in children

Valent 80 Tablet is not recommended for use in children below six years of age due to the lack of safety and efficacy data.

Driving and operating machines

Valent 80 Tablet may cause dizziness in some cases. Do not drive vehicles or operate machines if you feel dizzy after taking this medicine.

Kidney conditions

Valent 80 Tablet should be used with caution if you have kidney problems as this medicine may further worsen your condition. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your kidney function while you are taking this medicine.

Missed Dose

If a dose of Valent 80 Tablet is missed, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose. If you have taken more than the prescribed dose of Valent 80 Tablet, then seek medical attention immediately. Your doctor will then assess your condition and do the needful.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Valent 80 Tablet as it may lower your blood pressure and cause dizziness, headache, and change your heart rate.

Interaction with Medicine

Aliskiren

Captopril

Insulin

Dexamethasone

Diclofenac

Disease interactions

Angioedema

Avoid the use of Valent 80 Tablet if you have angioedema (the swelling of the area beneath the skin, often around the face and lips), as it may worsen your condition.

Food interactions

It is advised to avoid potassium-containing foods and supplements while taking Valent 80 Tablet due to the increased risk of weakness, confusion, irregular heartbeat, etc. Consult the doctor immediately in case of any unusual symptoms.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Valent 80 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure. It can be taken with or without food. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablet. Swallow as a whole with sufficient amount of water. Try taking this medicine at the same time every day for ease of remembering. It is important to make lifestyle changes like exercising regularly and eating a low sodium diet for better control of blood pressure. This medicine may cause an increase in potassium levels in the body. Hence avoid potassium-rich foods while taking Valent 80 Tablet. Avoid the discontinuation of Valent 80 Tablet without consulting your doctor even if you feel better after few doses, as it is a long-term treatment. Store this medicine at room temperature. Keep Valent 80 Tablet away from children and pets. Check the expiry date before taking it. Valent 80 Tablet can cause dizziness, so get up slowly from a sitting position to avoid feeling dizzy.

Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

Valent 80 Tablet works by relaxing your blood vessels by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently.

Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Angiotensin receptor blockers, Antihypertensive agent

Schedule

Schedule H

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https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/8181

Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. DailyMed - VALSARTAN- valsartan tablet. [online] Available at: [Accessed 19 November 2021].

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=9402b022-5809-4251-dfef-54f6ef5723fe

Accessdata.fda.gov. 2021. [online] Available at: [Accessed 19 November 2021].

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/021283s50lbl.pdf

Drugs, H., 2021. Valsartan: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: [Accessed 19 November 2021].

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a697015.html

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₹164.7 
10 TABLET ( 10 / STRIP )