{"id":26406,"date":"2022-10-13T09:16:11","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T09:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=26406"},"modified":"2022-10-14T12:18:56","modified_gmt":"2022-10-14T12:18:56","slug":"valsartan-actavis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/valsartan-actavis\/","title":{"rendered":"Valsartan Actavis &#8211; Valsartan uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>40 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets<br>valsartan<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Valsartan Actavis is and what is it used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Valsartan Actavis belongs to a drug class called\u00a0angiotensin\u00a0II receptor blockers and is used to lower high\u00a0blood pressure.\u00a0Angiotensin\u00a0II is a substance found in the body that constricts the blood vessels, which increases\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0et.\u00a0Valsartan Actavis works by\u00a0inhibiting\u00a0the effect of\u00a0angiotensin\u00a0II.\u00a0This leads to\u00a0vessels\u00a0dilating and\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0falling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Valsartan Actavis 40 mg film-coated tablets&nbsp;<strong>can be used in three different conditions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>for the treatment of high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0in children and adolescents from 6 to 18 years of age<\/strong>.\u00a0High\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0increases the load on the heart and blood vessels.\u00a0If left untreated, it can damage the blood vessels in the brain, heart, and kidneys, and lead to stroke,\u00a0heart\u00a0failure,\u00a0or\u00a0kidney failure.\u00a0High\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0increases the risk of a heart attack.\u00a0A lowering of\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0et to a normal level reduces the risk of these diseases.<\/li><li>for the treatment of adult patients who have recently had a heart attack\u00a0(myocardial infarction).\u00a0&#8220;Recent&#8221; here means between 12 hours and 10 days<\/li><li>for the treatment of\u00a0symptomatic\u00a0heart failure\u00a0in adult patients.\u00a0Valsartan Actavis is used when a class of medicines called\u00a0ACE inhibitors\u00a0(a medicine to treat\u00a0heart failure\u00a0) cannot be used or when Valsartan Actavis can be used in addition to\u00a0ACE inhibitors\u00a0when other medicines to treat\u00a0heart failure\u00a0cannot be used.\u00a0Symptoms of\u00a0heart failure\u00a0include shortness of breath and swollen feet and legs due to fluid retention.\u00a0Heart failure\u00a0is caused by the heart muscle not being able to pump enough blood around to supply the whole body with blood.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The valsartan contained in Valsartan Actavis may also be approved to treat other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Valsartan Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Valsartan Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are\u00a0<strong>allergic<\/strong>\u00a0to valsartan, soya oil, peanut oil, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you have\u00a0severe liver disease.<\/li><li>Pregnant women should not use Valsartan Actavis during the last 6 months of pregnancy.\u00a0(Even earlier in pregnancy it is good to avoid Valsartan Actavis, see Pregnancy and breastfeeding).<\/li><li>if you have\u00a0diabetes\u00a0or impaired kidney function and you are being treated with an antihypertensive medicine containing aliskiren.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If any of these apply to you, talk to your doctor, and do not take Valsartan Actavis.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Valsartan Actavis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have liver disease.<\/li><li>if you have severe kidney disease or if you are undergoing\u00a0dialysis.<\/li><li>if you have a narrowing of the renal arteries.<\/li><li>if you have recently had a kidney transplant (received a new kidney).<\/li><li>if you have a serious heart disease other than\u00a0heart failure\u00a0or heart attack.<\/li><li>if you have ever experienced swelling of the tongue and face caused by an\u00a0allergic\u00a0reaction called\u00a0angioedema\u00a0while taking another medicine (including\u00a0ACE inhibitors\u00a0), talk to your doctor.\u00a0If these symptoms occur while taking Valsartan Actavis, stop taking the medicine immediately and never take it again.\u00a0See also section 4, &#8220;Potential side effects&#8221;.<\/li><li>if you are taking medicines that increase the amount of\u00a0potassium\u00a0in the blood.\u00a0These are, for example, potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing\u00a0potassium, potassium-sparing drugs, and\u00a0heparin.\u00a0It may be necessary to check the amount of\u00a0potassium\u00a0in your blood periodically.<\/li><li>if you suffer from aldosteronism.\u00a0This is a disease in which your adrenal glands produce too much of\u00a0the\u00a0hormone\u00a0aldosterone.\u00a0If this applies to you, Valsartan Actavis should not be used.<\/li><li>if you have lost a lot of fluid (\u00a0dehydration\u00a0) due to diarrhea or vomiting or if you are taking high\u00a0doses\u00a0of\u00a0diuretics\u00a0(\u00a0diuretics\u00a0).<\/li><li>If you think you are pregnant or become pregnant during treatment, contact your doctor.\u00a0Valsartan Actavis is not recommended during pregnancy and should not be used during the last 6 months of pregnancy as it can then cause birth defects, see Pregnancy and breastfeeding.<\/li><li>if you are taking any of the following medicines used to treat high blood pressure:<ul><li>an\u00a0ACE inhibitor\u00a0(eg\u00a0enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril), especially if you have diabetes-related kidney problems.<\/li><li>the aliskiren<\/li><li>if you are being treated with an\u00a0ACE inhibitor\u00a0together with certain other medicines that you take to treat your\u00a0heart failure, called MR\u00a0antagonists\u00a0(mineralocorticoid receptor\u00a0antagonists\u00a0) (eg\u00a0spironolactone, eplerenone) or beta-blockers\u00a0(eg\u00a0metoprolol\u00a0).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor may need to check your kidney function,\u00a0blood pressure,\u00a0and the number of\u00a0electrolytes\u00a0(eg\u00a0potassium\u00a0) in your blood at regular intervals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See also the information under the heading &#8220;Do not use Valsartan Actavis&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If any of these apply to you, tell your doctor before taking Valsartan Actavis.<\/strong><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Valsartan Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or might be using other medicines.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The treatment effect can be affected if Valsartan Actavis is taken together with certain other medicines.\u00a0It may be necessary to change the\u00a0dose, take other precautions or, in some cases, stop treatment with one of the drugs.\u00a0This applies to both prescription and over-the-counter medicines, in particular:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>other medicines that<\/strong>\u00a0lower\u00a0<strong>blood<\/strong>\u00a0pressure\u00a0<strong>et<\/strong>,\u00a0especially\u00a0diuretics.<\/li><li>medicines that lower the amount of\u00a0potassium\u00a0in the blood.\u00a0These are, for example, potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing\u00a0potassium, potassium-sparing drugs, and\u00a0heparin.<\/li><li>certain types of pain relievers\u00a0called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (\u00a0NSAIDs\u00a0).<\/li><li>certain\u00a0antibiotics\u00a0(rifamycin group), a medicine used to protect against transplant rejection (ciclosporin), or an antiretroviral medicine for\u00a0HIV\u00a0\/AIDS\u00a0infection\u00a0(ritonavir).\u00a0These medicines can increase the effect of Valsartan Actavis.<\/li><li>lithium, a drug used in the treatment of certain types of mental illness.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor may need to change your&nbsp;dose&nbsp;and\/or take other precautions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are taking an\u00a0<strong>ACE inhibitor\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0<strong>aliskiren<\/strong>\u00a0(see also the information under the headings &#8220;Do not use Valsartan Actavis&#8221; and &#8220;Warnings and precautions&#8221;).<\/li><li>if you are treated with an\u00a0ACE inhibitor\u00a0together with certain other medicines that you take to treat your\u00a0heart failure, called MR\u00a0antagonists\u00a0(mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists) (eg\u00a0spironolactone, eplerenone) or\u00a0beta-blockers\u00a0(eg\u00a0metoprolol\u00a0).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In addition:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you&nbsp;<strong>are being treated after a heart attack, a combination with&nbsp;ACE inhibitors&nbsp;<\/strong>(a medicine to treat a heart attack) is not recommended.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Valsartan Actavis with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take Valsartan Actavis regardless of meals.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>If you think you are pregnant or become pregnant during treatment, contact your doctor.<\/strong><br>Your doctor will usually suggest that you stop taking Valsartan Actavis before pregnancy or as soon as you know you are pregnant and instead recommend another medicine for you.\u00a0Valsartan Actavis should not be used in early pregnancy and should not be used during the last 6 months of pregnancy as it may cause birth defects.<\/li><li><strong>Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding<\/strong> or intend to start breastfeeding.<br>Valsartan Actavis is not recommended during breastfeeding and your doctor may choose another treatment for you if you wish to breastfeed your baby, especially if your baby is a newborn or was born prematurely.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you drive, use tools or machines, or perform activities that require concentration, make sure you know how Valsartan Actavis affects you.\u00a0Like many other medicines for the treatment of high\u00a0blood pressure, Valsartan Actavis can cause dizziness and affect the ability to concentrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0A description of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Valsartan Actavis contains lactose, sodium and soya oil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Valsartan Actavis contains&nbsp;lactose&nbsp;.&nbsp;If you have an intolerance to some sugars, you should consult your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Valsartan Actavis contains&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;.&nbsp;This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;of sodium&nbsp;per film-coated tablet, i.e. it is almost &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Valsartan Actavis contains soya oil.&nbsp;If you are allergic to peanuts or soya, you should not use this medicine.<br><br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Valsartan Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine according to the doctor&#8217;s or pharmacist&#8217;s instructions, so that you get the best results and reduce the risk of\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.\u00a0People with high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0often do not experience any symptoms of this.\u00a0Many feel as usual.\u00a0It is therefore important that you go to your doctor&#8217;s appointments as planned, even if you feel well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children and adolescents (from 6 up to 18 years) with high&nbsp;blood pressure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In patients weighing less than 35 kg, the recommended starting dose is 40 mg of valsartan once daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In patients weighing 35 kg or more, the recommended starting dose is 80 mg of valsartan once daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, your doctor may\u00a0prescribe\u00a0a higher\u00a0dose\u00a0(\u00a0dose\u00a0one can be increased to 160 mg and a maximum of 320 mg).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adult patients after a recent heart attack<\/strong>: After a heart attack, treatment is generally started after 12 hours, usually with a low\u00a0dose\u00a0of 20 mg twice daily.\u00a0You get a 20 mg\u00a0dose\u00a0by dividing the 40 mg tablet.\u00a0Your doctor will gradually increase this\u00a0dose\u00a0over several weeks to a maximum of 160 mg twice daily.\u00a0The final dose depends on what you as an individual patient tolerate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Valsartan Actavis can be given together with other heart attack treatments and your doctor will decide which treatment is appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adult patients with\u00a0heart failure<\/strong>: The usual starting dose is 40 mg twice daily.\u00a0Your doctor will gradually increase the\u00a0dose\u00a0over several weeks to a maximum of 160 mg twice daily.\u00a0The final dose depends on what you as an individual patient tolerate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Valsartan Actavis can be given together with other treatments for\u00a0heart failure\u00a0and your doctor will decide which treatment is appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take Valsartan Actavis regardless of meals.&nbsp;Swallow Valsartan Actavis with a glass of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take Valsartan Actavis at about the same time each day.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use too much Valsartan Actavis &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example,\u00a0If a child has ingested the drug by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience severe dizziness and\/or fainting, lie down and contact a doctor immediately.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Valsartan Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a missed\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take a\u00a0dose, take it as soon as you remember.\u00a0If it is almost time for the next\u00a0dose, then skip the missed\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Valsartan Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you stop your treatment with Valsartan Actavis, your disease may get worse.&nbsp;Do not stop taking your medicine unless your doctor tells you to stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have further questions about this medicine, contact your doctor or pharmacist.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be serious and require immediate medical attention:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get symptoms of\u00a0angioedema\u00a0(a specific\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0), a less common\u00a0side effect, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>swollen face, lips, tongue, or throat<\/li><li>difficulty breathing or swallowing<\/li><li>hives,\u00a0itching.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you get any of these, stop taking Valsartan Actavis and contact your doctor immediately (see section 2 &#8220;Warnings and precautions&#8221;).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 users)<\/strong>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>dizziness<\/li><li>low&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;with or without symptoms such as dizziness and fainting when standing up<\/li><li>impaired kidney function (signs of impaired kidney function)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 users):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>sudden loss of consciousness (\u00a0syncope\u00a0)<\/li><li>the feeling of spinning (\u00a0vertigo\u00a0)<\/li><li>severely reduced kidney function (signs of\u00a0acute\u00a0kidney failure\u00a0)<\/li><li>muscle cramps, abnormal heart rhythm (signs of\u00a0hyperkalemia\u00a0)<\/li><li>shortness of breath, difficulty breathing when lying down, swollen feet or legs (signs of\u00a0heart failure\u00a0)<\/li><li>headache<\/li><li>cough<\/li><li>abdominal pain<\/li><li>nausea<\/li><li>diarrhea<\/li><li>fatigue<\/li><li>weakness<\/li><li>increased creatinine levels in the blood (which may indicate abnormal kidney function)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Frequency not known (cannot be estimated from available data):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>blistering of the skin (a sign of skin inflammation, also called bullous\u00a0dermatitis\u00a0)<\/li><li>allergic reactions with rash,\u00a0itching,\u00a0and\u00a0hives, symptoms such as fever, swollen joints, and joint pain, muscle pain, swollen\u00a0lymph nodes,\u00a0and\/or\u00a0flu-like symptoms\u00a0may occur (signs of serum sickness)<\/li><li>purplish-red dots, fever,\u00a0itching\u00a0(signs of\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of blood vessels, also called\u00a0vasculitis\u00a0)<\/li><li>unusual bleeding or bruising (signs of\u00a0thrombocytopenia\u00a0)<\/li><li>muscle pain (\u00a0myalgia\u00a0)<\/li><li>fever, sore throat, or mouth ulcers due to\u00a0infection\u00a0(symptoms of a low level of\u00a0white blood cells, also called\u00a0neutropenia\u00a0)<\/li><li>lowered hemoglobin level and reduced proportion of\u00a0red blood cells\u00a0in the blood (which in severe cases can lead to\u00a0anemia\u00a0)<\/li><li>increased level of potassium in the blood (which in severe cases can cause muscle cramps, and abnormal heart rhythm)<\/li><li>elevated liver function values \u200b\u200b(which may indicate liver damage) including an elevated level of bilirubin in the blood (which in severe cases may cause yellowing of the skin and eyes)<\/li><li>increased level of urea nitrogen in the blood (which may indicate abnormal kidney function)<\/li><li>low level of\u00a0sodium\u00a0in the blood (which can trigger tiredness, confusion, muscle twitching, and\/or seizures in severe cases)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The frequency of some&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;may vary depending on your condition.&nbsp;For example,&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;such as dizziness and decreased kidney function occurred less often in adult patients treated for high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;than in adult patients treated for&nbsp;heart failure&nbsp;or after a recent heart attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Side effects&nbsp;in children and adolescents are similar to those seen in adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Valsartan Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date which is stated on the carton, and blister pack, and can after EXP.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PVC\/PE\/PVDC-Al blister pack: Store at a maximum of 30 \u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Polyethylene (PE) can: This medicinal product does not require special storage conditions.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is valsartan.\u00a0Each film-coated tablet contains 40 mg of valsartan.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are tablet core:\u00a0lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, crushed caramel sodium, povidone K29-K32, talc, magnesium stearate,\u00a0colloidal\u00a0anhydrous silica;\u00a0Film coating: polyvinyl alcohol, macrogol 3350, talc, lecithin (contains soybean oil) (E322), titanium dioxide (E171), yellow iron oxide (E172).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Valsartan Actavis 40 mg tablets: yellow, oval, biconvex, film-coated tablets, 9 x 4.5 mm scored on one side and debossed with &#8220;V&#8221; on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablet can be divided into two equal\u00a0doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Package sizes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PVC\/PE\/PVDC\/aluminium blister: 7, 14, 28, 30, 56, 98 and 280 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Container (PE): 7, 14, 28, 30, 56, 98 and 280 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><br>Marketing authorization holder<\/em><br>Actavis Group PTC EHF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reykjavikurvegi 76-78<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IS-220 Hafnarfjordur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iceland<br><br><em>Manufacturer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Balkanpharma Dupnitsa AD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 Samokovsko Shosse Str.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dupnitsa 2600<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bulgaria<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actavis Ltd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BLB016 Bulebel Industrial Estate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zejtun, ZTN 3000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Malta<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Valsartan Actavis belongs to a drug class called\u00a0angiotensin\u00a0II receptor blockers and is used to lower high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0.\u00a0Angiotensin\u00a0II is a substance found in the body that constricts the blood vessels, which increases\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0et.\u00a0Valsartan Actavis works by\u00a0inhibiting\u00a0the effect of\u00a0angiotensin\u00a0II.\u00a0This leads to\u00a0vessels\u00a0dilating and\u00a0blood 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