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| SKU: | 1170 |
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| Generic For: | Valsartan |
| Active Ingredient: | Valsartan |
| Manufacturer: | Torent Pharma, India, India |
Buy Valzaar 40mg (Valsartan) Online
Valzaar 40 mg contains the active ingredient Valsartan, which belongs to the class of medications known as angiotensin II receptor antagonist, which helps to control high blood pressure. Angiotensin II is a substance produced in the body that causes vessel tightening, thus causing a rise in blood pressure. Valsartan blocks the effect of angiotensin II, which results in blood vessels relaxing and blood pressure being lowered.
Valzaar, 40 mg tablets, can be used for three different conditions:
— To treat high blood pressure in children and adolescents six to less than 18 years of age. High blood pressure causes the heart to work harder. If left untreated, it can damage the blood vessels of the heart, brain, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, kidney failure, or heart failure. High blood pressure causes an increase in the risk of a heart attack. Achieving normal blood pressure levels reduces the risk of developing these disorders.
— To treat adults after a recent heart attack
— To treat heart failure in adult patients. Valzaar is used when ACE inhibitors (inhibitors to treat heart failure) can’t be used, or it may be used in addition to ACE inhibitors when other medications treat heart failure. Symptoms of heart failure include shortness of breath and swelling of the feet and legs due to the build-up of fluid. It happens when the heart muscle can’t pump blood strongly enough to supply all the blood required throughout the body.
Valzaar 40 mg can cause fetal harm when given to pregnant women. If this drug is used during pregnancy, or if the patient gets pregnant while taking this medicine, the patient should be informed of the potential hazard to the fetus. Caution should be exercised when starting therapy in heart failure or post-heart failure patients. If excessive hypotension occurs, the patients should be placed in the supine position and, if necessary, given an intravenous shot of saline.
Common side effects associated with the use of Valzaar include
— Dizziness
— Low blood pressure, with or without symptoms such as dizziness and fainting when standing up.
— Decreased kidney function
If these side effects become bothersome or persist longer, contact your doctor immediately.
The recommended starting dose of Valzaar is 40 mg once daily when used as monotherapy. Patients requiring greater reductions may be started at a higher dose. The antihypertensive effect is substantially present within two weeks, and maximal reduction is generally obtained after four weeks. If the additional antihypertensive effect is needed over the starting dosing range, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 320 mg, or a water pill may be added. Adding a water pill has a greater effect than dose increases beyond 80 mg. No dose adjustment is required for elderly patients, those with mild or moderate renal impairment, or those with mild or moderate liver insufficiency.
Care should be taken when dosing Valsartan in patients with liver or severe kidney insufficiency. Valzaar may be prescribed with other antihypertensive agents. It may be taken before or after consuming food.
What is Valzaar 40mg used for?
Valzaar 40mg contains Valsartan 40mg and is used as the initial starting dose for heart failure therapy (40mg twice daily, titrated upward) and in elderly or renally impaired hypertensive patients where a conservative starting dose is advisable. It allows the body to adapt gradually to ARB therapy before dose escalation, minimising the risk of first-dose hypotension.
Is Valzaar 40mg effective at treating hypertension?
Valzaar 40mg provides modest blood pressure reduction as a standalone hypertension dose. Most adults require 80mg or 160mg for adequate control. However, 40mg is a valid starting dose in patients who are salt or volume-depleted, on high-dose diuretics, elderly, or otherwise at risk of significant blood pressure drops with higher doses. The dose is reviewed and typically titrated upward after two to four weeks.
How is Valzaar 40mg dosed for heart failure?
In heart failure, Valzaar 40mg is the mandated starting dose taken twice daily (total 80mg/day). After two weeks, the dose is increased to 80mg twice daily, then to 160mg twice daily — the target maintenance dose from the Val-HeFT trial. This stepwise approach minimises haemodynamic compromise during initiation. Each dose level is maintained for at least two weeks before advancing.
Should Valzaar 40mg be taken with food?
Valzaar 40mg can be taken with or without food. There is no clinically significant food-drug interaction with Valsartan. Patients who experience nausea on an empty stomach should take it with a light meal. Maintain consistent dosing times. For twice-daily dosing in heart failure, take the morning and evening doses approximately twelve hours apart.
Can Valzaar 40mg be used in children?
Valsartan is approved for use in children aged six years and older for hypertension. For children six to sixteen years, the starting dose is 1.3 mg/kg once daily (up to 40mg). Valzaar 40mg may represent the appropriate paediatric starting dose for older children and adolescents with hypertension, but dosing must be individualised by a paediatrician or paediatric cardiologist based on weight and blood pressure response.
Is Valzaar 40mg safe for patients with mild-to-moderate CKD?
Yes. Valsartan 40mg is safe in mild-to-moderate CKD (eGFR above 30 mL/min). No dose adjustment is required for CKD alone. Monitor potassium and creatinine closely as ARBs can modestly raise both in CKD patients. The renoprotective benefit of Valsartan (reducing proteinuria and slowing CKD progression in diabetics) often outweighs the modest elevation in creatinine that may be seen initially.
Is Valzaar 40mg the generic equivalent of Diovan 40mg?
Yes. Valzaar 40mg (Torrent Pharmaceuticals) is the generic equivalent of Diovan 40mg (Novartis). Both contain Valsartan 40mg at the same dose with demonstrated bioequivalence. Diovan 40mg is significantly more expensive in the USA and Europe. Valzaar 40mg through AllDayChemist offers the same therapeutic profile at substantially lower cost.
Why is Valzaar 40mg a preferred starting point for heart failure?
The stepped titration approach mandated for heart failure ARB therapy begins at the lowest dose to protect the fragile failing heart from haemodynamic destabilisation. Starting at 40mg twice daily and titrating gradually to 160mg twice daily has been validated in large clinical trials (Val-HeFT). This ensures the patient reaches the evidence-based target dose while minimising the risk of symptomatic hypotension.
Is Valzaar 40mg available from AllDayChemist?
Yes. AllDayChemist stocks Valzaar 40mg and ships worldwide to the USA, UK, Australia, and 200+ countries. Since 2002, AllDayChemist has provided authentic medicines sourced from Torrent Pharmaceuticals. Orders ship in discreet packaging with tracking. Free shipping is available on qualifying orders.
What advantages does AllDayChemist offer for Valzaar 40mg?
AllDayChemist provides Valzaar 40mg at prices well below Western retail for Diovan 40mg or generic Valsartan. For patients on heart failure up-titration protocols who need to order multiple strengths (40mg, 80mg, 160mg) over time, AllDayChemist simplifies the process with a consistent, reliable supply chain. Operating since 2002 with free worldwide shipping on qualifying orders.
What are the side effects of Valzaar 40mg?
At the 40mg dose, Valzaar is very well tolerated. Side effects are uncommon but include mild dizziness, upper respiratory symptoms, and fatigue. Hyperkalemia and creatinine elevation are less likely at 40mg than at higher doses. First-dose hypotension is a theoretical concern in volume-depleted patients. The incidence of side effects at 40mg is lower than at higher doses due to the modest pharmacological effect.
What safety considerations apply to Valzaar 40mg?
Do not use in pregnancy. Avoid in bilateral renal artery stenosis. Monitor potassium and kidney function in CKD patients. Ensure adequate volume status before starting — do not initiate in patients who are severely volume-depleted. Do not combine with ACE inhibitors or aliskiren. NSAID use should be minimised. Inform all prescribers that you are on an ARB before any new prescription or procedure.
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