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Veldil 160mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure & heart failure and prevent heart attack. It contains Valsartan, which works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, fatigue, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Veldil 160mg Tablet
Veldil 160mg Tablet belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines called angiotensin receptor II antagonist, used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Additionally, Veldil 160mg Tablet is used to treat heart failure and prevent heart attacks.
Veldil 160mg Tablet contains ‘valsartan’, which works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood to all body parts. Thereby, Veldil 160mg Tablet helps in lowering blood pressure to normal levels.
Veldil 160mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, fatigue, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve over time. However, talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Try not to stop taking it on your own, as it may cause a sudden increase in blood pressure. Do not take Veldil 160mg Tablet if you are pregnant, as it may cause fetal harm. Consult your doctor before taking Veldil 160mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding.
Uses of Veldil 160mg Tablet
Veldil 160mg Tablet used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure, and the prevention of heart attack. The detailed uses of Veldil 160mg Tablet are as follows:

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Alcohol
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Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Veldil 160mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.
Pregnancy
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Veldil 160mg Tablet belongs to pregnancy category D. Avoid taking Veldil 160mg Tablet if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, as Veldil 160mg Tablet can cause harm to the developing fetus.
Breast Feeding
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It is unknown if Veldil 160mg Tablet passes into breastmilk. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether Veldil 160mg Tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
Driving
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Veldil 160mg Tablet may cause dizziness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
Liver
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Dose adjustment may be needed. Veldil 160mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have liver problems or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
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Dose adjustment may be needed. Veldil 160mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney problems or any concerns regarding this.
Children
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Veldil 160mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 6 years as efficacy and safety have not been established.
Veldil 160mg Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Additionally, it is used to treat heart failure and prevent heart attack.
Veldil 160mg Tablet contains ‘valsartan’, which works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood to all body parts. Thereby, Veldil 160mg Tablet helps in lowering blood pressure to normal levels.
Please do not stop taking Veldil 160mg Tablet without consulting your doctor on your own, as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. Continue taking Veldil 160mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Veldil 160mg Tablet.
Orthostatic hypotension could be a side-effect of Veldil 160mg Tablet. Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking, instead, lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better. People taking Veldil 160mg Tablet are advised to regularly monitor their blood pressure levels to avoid such unpleasant events.
High blood pressure increases the workload on the arteries and heart. If untreated, it could damage the heart, brain, and kidneys' blood vessels, resulting in a stroke, heart failure or kidney failure. Hypertension increases the risk of heart attacks. Therefore, anti-hypertensives such as Veldil 160mg Tablet are used to lower the blood pressure to normal, which reduces the risk of developing these disorders.
Avoid taking NSAIDs with Veldil 160mg Tablet unless prescribed by the doctor, as it could lead to an increased risk of kidney impairment and loss of anti-hypertensive effect.
Talk to your doctor before taking potassium supplements, potassium-sparing diuretics or salt substitutes along with Veldil 160mg Tablet, as it might cause an increase in serum potassium and serum creatinine levels.
It would be preferable to take the first dose at night as it might cause dizziness. The next doses can be taken at time of the day.
Veldil 160mg Tablet starts working within 2 hours to lower the blood pressure. However, it might take 2-4 weeks to notice the full benefits.
Veldil 160mg Tablet may worsen kidney problems in people who already have kidney disease/problems. Inform the doctor if you have kidney problems. It should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems if prescribed by the doctor.
Veldil 160mg Tablet is not known to cause weight gain. Maintain proper weight by eating healthy food and exercising regularly.
Veldil 160mg Tablet may affect blood glucose levels. Therefore, inform the doctor if you have diabetes. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is advised.
Yes, Veldil 160mg Tablet may cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood). Consult the doctor if you notice symptoms of hyperkalemia such as tiredness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, trouble breathing or irregular heartbeat.
No, Veldil 160mg Tablet does not work by causing excessive urination. It works by relaxing the blood vessels and improving the blood flow.
Taking ibuprofen with Veldil 160mg Tablet may reduce the effects of Veldil 160mg Tablet in lowering the blood pressure. Also, it might affect kidney function when these medicines are used together. Hence, consult the doctor before taking ibuprofen with Veldil 160mg Tablet.
Veldil 160mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, fatigue, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
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