VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE is an 'anti-hypertensives' medication primarily used for lowering high blood pressure (hypertension) by removing extra fluid (electrolytes) from the body. High blood pressure is a chronic condition in which the blood's force against the artery wall is high. As a result, it increases the risk of heart-related diseases like heart attack, heart failure, stroke, irregular heartbeat, and other complications.
VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE is a combination of two medicines namely Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Valsartan is a blood pressure-lowering medicine that blocks the hormone angiotensin, thereby relaxing and widening the narrowed blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly in the blood vessels, and the heart can pump more efficiently. On the other hand, Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic or water pill that works by removing extra water/fluid and certain electrolytes overload from the body. Together, VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE lowers the fluid overload, raised blood pressure, improves blood flow, and reduces the future risk of a heart attack and stroke.
Take VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. You may experience nausea, diarrhea, taste change, dizziness, upset stomach, decreased blood pressure, fatigue, headache, increased blood lipid level, increased blood uric acid, electrolyte imbalance, glucose intolerance. Most of these side effects of VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE should not be taken if you are known to be allergic to VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE or any other medicines. Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Let your doctor know about this, as it may cause a rise in blood pressure and increase heart disease and stroke risk. Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless the doctor has told you. This VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE should not be used for children as the safety and efficacy of VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE in children have not been established. You are recommended not to consume alcohol and VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE to avoid unpleasant side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, and liver damage. Drive with caution, VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE usually causes drowsiness and affects driving ability.
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE is primarily used to reduce high blood pressure. It is a combination of two medicines, namely: Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide. Valsartan is a blood pressure-lowering medicine that blocks the hormone angiotensin, thereby relaxing and widening the narrowed blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly in the blood vessels, and the heart can pump more efficiently. On the other hand, Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic or water pill that works by removing extra water/fluid and certain electrolytes overload from the body. Together, VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE lowers the fluid overload, raised blood pressure, improves blood flow, and reduces the future risk of a heart attack and stroke.
Before taking VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE inform your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, gout (inflammation and pain in joints), loss of water and minerals from the body, and skin cancer. If you have diarrhea, vomiting or sweating, immediately inform your doctor as it may cause serious loss of body water and risk of lightheadedness (feeling of dizziness and faintness). VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE may affect the blood sugar, inform your doctor if you have diabetes and regularly monitor your blood sugar level. This VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE may increase skin cancer risk, thus avoiding going in the sun and using sunscreen, and wearing protective cloth when you are going out. Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless the doctor has told you. This VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE should not be used for children as the safety and efficacy of VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE in children have not been established. You are recommended not to consume alcohol and VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE to avoid unpleasant side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, and liver damage. Drive with caution, VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE usually causes drowsiness and affects driving ability.
Drug-drug interaction: This medicine may interact with an antidepressant (lithium), antidiabetic medicines (metformin, insulin), other anti-hypertensive medicines (atenolol, aliskiren, captopril, enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril, metoprolol), pain killers (ibuprofen, codeine), medicines used for arthritis (dexamethasone).
Drug-food Interaction: VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE may interact with high potassium-containing food and drinks. So, if you are using any of the OTC items, please tell your doctor. Also, alcohol should not be consumed while taking VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE.
Drug-Disease Interaction: The efficacy of VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE is affected, and the disease condition may even worsen if taken in patients with a recent or history of heart disease, low blood pressure, low potassium level, thyroid disease, asthma, diabetes, and allergy.
You are recommended not to consume alcohol and VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE to avoid unpleasant side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, and liver damage.
VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE is not recommended during pregnancy. This medicine may cause fetal damage and can cause serious harm to the unborn baby (fetus).
VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE is known to pass breast milk, but its effect on the baby is not known. So, before breastfeeding, let your doctor know about this.
Drive with caution, VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE usually causes drowsiness and affects driving ability.
VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE to be taken with caution, especially if you have had a history of liver disease. Your doctor will have to change the dosage depending on your medical condition and your reaction to treatment.
VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE to be taken with caution, especially if you have had a history of kidney disease. Your doctor will have to change the dosage depending on your medical condition and your reaction to treatment.
VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE should not be used for children as the safety and efficacy of VALSARTAN+HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE in children have not established.
Hypertension: It is a chronic condition when blood pressure is too high. This condition can lead to hardened arteries (blood vessels), decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Blood pressure is the measurement of the force that our heart uses to pump blood to all parts of the body. Raised blood pressure can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when blood supply to the heart is blocked). Additionally, high blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. High blood pressure can be diagnosed with the help of a blood pressure monitor or sphygmomanometer. Systolic pressure is the pressure when the heart pumps blood out. On the other hand, diastolic pressure is when your heart is at the resting stage between heartbeats. If your blood pressure is 140/90 mm of Hg, it means the systolic pressure is 140 mm of Hg, and diastolic pressure is 90 mm of Hg. Ideal blood pressure should be between 90/60 mm of Hg and 120/80 mm of Hg.