VALZAP . 160 mg. 28 tablets

VALZAP WHAT IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?

Valzap belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin blockers-II-receptors, which help to control high blood pressure Ann. Angiotenziven II is a substance that causes constriction of blood vessels, leading to increased blood pressure. Valzap works by blocking the effect of angiotensin II. This leads to dilation of blood vessels and lowering blood pressure.

Valzap tablets can be used in three different states:

 Treatment of high blood pressure. High blood pressure increases the load on the heart and arteries. If left untreated, it can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart and kidneys and can lead to stroke, heart failure or kidney failure. High blood pressure increases the risk of heart attacks. Lowering blood pressure to normal levels reduces the risk of developing these disorders.

 Treat people who have suffered a recent heart attack. "Recent" means in this case between 12 hours and 10 days.

Treatment of symptomatic heart failure. Valzap used when a group of drugs called angiotensin converting enzyme / ACE / can not be used or in addition to ACE inhibitors when beta blockers can not be used. Symptoms of heart failure include shortness of breath and swelling of the legs due to fluid. It occurs when the heart muscle can not pump blood strongly enough so that supply enough blood to all parts of the body.

BEFORE YOU TAKE VALZAP

Do not take Valzap:

 If you are allergic to valsartan or any of the other ingredients of Valzap

If you have severe liver disease

If you are pregnant after the third month of pregnancy

Do not take Valzap if any of these apply to you.

Take special care with Valzap:

 If you have liver disease

If you have severe kidney disease or if you are on dialysis

If you suffer from a narrowing of the renal artery

 If you have had recent kidney transplant

If you are being treated after a heart attack or heart failure, your doctor may check your kidney function

 If you have severe heart disease other than heart failure or heart attack

 If you are taking medications that increase the amount of potassium in the blood. These include potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium, potassium-sparing medicines and heparin. You may need to check the amount of potassium in your blood at regular intervals

 If you suffer from aldosteronism. This is a disease in which your adrenal glands produce too much of the hormone aldosterone. In this case, use is not recommended Valzap

If you have lost a lot of fluid due to diarrhea, vomiting, or high doses of water pills

 Valzap use by children and adolescents

 Not recommended for use Valzap in children and adolescents

You must tell your doctor if you are / or may have / are pregnant.

Valzap not recommended for use during early pregnancy and may cause serious harm to your baby after 3 months of pregnancy

Taking Valzap with food and drink

You can take Valzap with or without food.

Pregnancy and lactation

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.

 You must tell your doctor if you think you are pregnant. Your doctor will normally advise you to stop taking Valzap before you become pregnant or as soon as you know you are pregnant and will advise you to take another medicine instead Valzap. Valzap not recommended in early pregnancy, and must not be taken after the third month of pregnancy because it may cause serious harm to your baby if used after the third month of pregnancy.

 Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Valzap not recommended for mothers who are breastfeeding, your doctor may prescribe other treatments if you want to breastfeed, especially if the child is a newborn or preterm.

Driving and operating machinery

Before you drive, use tools or perform other activities that require concentration, make sure you know how you react to the effects of Valzap. Like other medicines used to treat high blood pressure, rarely Valzap may cause dizziness or affect your ability to concentrate.

Important information about some of the ingredients of Valzap

Valzap contains lactose monohydrate and sorbitol.

One dose of this product contains less than 1 mmol sodium / 23 mg / ie He has "no sodium"

HOW TO TAKE VALZAP

High Blood Pressure: The usual dose is 80 mg daily. In some cases your doctor may prescribe higher doses / eg. 160 mg or 320 mg /. It can also combine with extra Valzap medicine.

After a recent heart attack: treatment after a heart attack usually begins within 12 hours and with a low dose of 20 mg twice daily. You receive a dose of 20 mg divided tablet of 40 mg. Your doctor will increase the dose gradually over several weeks to a maximum of 160 mg twice daily. Dose depends on how each patient can tolerate.

Valzap can be taken in conjunction with other treatment for heart attack and your doctor will decide which treatment is right for you.

You can take Valzap with or without food. Swallow with a glass of water Valzap.

Take Valzap at the same time each day.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS:

Some symptoms requiring immediate medical attention:

You may experience symptoms of angioedema, such as:

 Swelling of the face, tongue or throat

 Difficulty in swallowing

 Hives and difficulty breathing

Other side effects include:

Common:

Dizziness, feeling dizzy when getting up from a lying or sitting position

Low blood pressure with symptoms such as dizziness

 Decreased renal function

Uncommon:

 Allergic reaction with symptoms such as rash, itching, dizziness, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, difficulty breathing or swallowing

 Sudden loss of consciousness

 Vertigo

 Severely decreased kidney function

-Muscle cramps, abnormal heart rhythm

 Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing when lying down, swelling of feet and legs

 Headache

 Cough

 Stomach pain

 Nausea

 Diarrhea

 Fatigue

 Fatigue

Not known:

 Rash, itching accompanied by any of the following signs or symptoms: fever, joint pain, muscle pain, swollen lymph nodes and / or flu symptoms

-Purplish red spots, fever, itching

 Unusual bleeding or bruising

 Fever, sore throat or mouth ulcers caused by infection

 Decreased hemoglobin and decreased percentage of red blood cells in the blood

 Increased levels of potassium in the blood

 Elevated liver function

 Increased blood urea and increased serum creatinine.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

What Valzap?

Active ingredient is valsartan

Other ingredients include microcrystalline cellulose, silica colloidal anhydrous, sorbitol, magnesium carbonate, pregelatinized starch, povidone K-25, sodium stearyl fumarate, sodium lauryl sulfate, crospovidone, lactose monohydrate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, macrogol 4000.

Valzap 160 mg contains iron oxide yellow dye and a mixture of black, red and yellow iron oxide.