VALZAAR 160MG contains Valsartan which belongs to the group of medicines called Angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It is used to manage high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults, children and adolescents (6years to less than 18 years). Hypertension is a condition in which the force of the blood against the blood vessel walls is too high which is characterized by headache, irregular heartbeat, vision changes, feeling of overtiredness, nausea, vomiting, confusion, anxiety, chest pain. It is also used to manage adult patients with recent heart attack (blockage of blood flow to heart muscle with the symptoms of tightness or pain in chest, neck, back or arms, fatigue) and symptomatic heart failure (a condition where the pumping of heart is inadequate to meet body's need which is characterized by shortness of breath, fatigue, fast heartbeat).

Valsartan makes blood vessels to relax, reduces the cardiac output and thus lowers the blood pressure by blocking the effects of Angiotensin II (a substance produced in your body which causes narrowing of blood vessels). Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure, and the amount of electrolytes (Ex. potassium) in your body prior to the management or at regular intervals along with the management.

VALZAAR 160MG is not recommended for use in patients having severe liver disease. It should be used in caution with patient having kidney, liver, and heart problems. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, consult your doctor for advice before taking VALZAAR 160MG. It should be used with caution in children and adolescent of 6 years to less than18 years age. VALZAAR 160MG should be used with caution in patients above 65years of age. The most common side effects of taking VALZAAR 160MG is low blood pressure, dizziness, nausea, headache, diarrhea. Consult your doctor if the symptom worsens.