Valsartan is in the class of medications referred to angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) and is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It works by blocking the effects of angiotensin II, a hormone that causes blood vessels to constrict. By preventing this constriction, valsartan helps relax and widen blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow. This medication is also used to improve survival after a heart attack and reduce the risk of strokes and kidney damage in people with hypertension or diabetes.
- Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure by improving the heart’s efficiency
- Valsartan works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily
- Valsartan is commonly prescribed to help improve survival and reduce the risk of complications after a heart attacked
- In patients with type 2 diabetes and hypertension, valsartan has been shown to help protect the kidneys from damage due to high blood pressure
- Valsartan is used off-label for chronic kidney disease
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Valsartan Side Effects
Valsartan side effects may include: dizziness, fatigue, headache, diarrhea, hypotension, hyperkalemia, cough, renal dysfunction, back pain, abdominal pain.
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