Arbiten 80 mg 30 tablets

Arbiten 80 mg 30 tablets:

Arbiten 80 mg tablets belong to the medications that lower blood pressure.

How valsartan works:

• Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the effect of angiotensin II in the body, which causes blood vessel constriction.
• As a result, valsartan relaxes blood vessels, lowering blood pressure and increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart.

Uses of Arbiten 80 mg Tablets:

Valsartan is a prescription medication used for:

• Lowering high blood pressure, valsartan can be used alone or in combination with other blood pressure medications in adults.
• "For the treatment of heart failure in adults, valsartan may help reduce your need for hospitalization associated with heart failure."
• Adults with certain types of heart failure, to increase the chance of living longer after a heart attack (myocardial infarction).

Do not take this medicine if you:

• You are allergic to any of the ingredients of the medication.
• "Suffering from diabetes and also taking Aliskiren. Talk to your doctor if you are unsure."

How to use Arbiten 80 mg tablets:

• Take the tablet(s) exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• To treat high blood pressure, take the tablet (tablets) once every day.
• For adults with heart failure or who have had a heart attack, take the tablet(s) twice every day.
• Your doctor may start you on a low dose of valsartan and may increase your dose during treatment.
• The tablets can be taken with or without food.
• Doses may be changed in special circumstances, so always follow your doctor or pharmacist's instructions.

Warnings and precautions:

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all your medical conditions including if you are:

• You have heart problems.
• You have kidney problems.
• Valsartan should not be used to treat high blood pressure in children younger than 1 year old.
• It is not known whether valsartan is safe and effective in children with certain kidney problems.

side effects:

• Headache.
• Flu-like symptoms.
• Tired.
• Stomach (abdominal) pain.
• Dizziness.
• Reduction of Blood pressure.
• Diarrhea.
• Joint and back pain.
• High levels of potassium in the blood.

Arbiten and other medications:

Especially tell your doctor if you are taking:

• Other medicines for high blood pressure or a heart problem.
• Diuretics.
• "Medications that contain potassium or potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes. Your doctor may regularly check the amount of potassium in your blood."
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
• Lithium. Your doctor will regularly check the amount of lithium in your blood.