{"id":26414,"date":"2022-10-13T09:25:27","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T09:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=26414"},"modified":"2022-10-14T12:18:37","modified_gmt":"2022-10-14T12:18:37","slug":"valsartan-krka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/valsartan-krka\/","title":{"rendered":"Valsartan Krka &#8211; Valsartan uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>40 mg, 80 mg, 160 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets<br>valsartan<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Valsartan Krka is and what is it used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Valsartan Krka belongs to a drug class called\u00a0angiotensin\u00a0II receptor blockers and is used to lower elevated\u00a0blood pressure.\u00a0Angiotensin\u00a0II is a substance found in the body that constricts the blood vessels, which increases\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0et.\u00a0Valsartan Krka works by\u00a0inhibiting\u00a0the effect of\u00a0angiotensin\u00a0II.\u00a0This causes the blood vessels to widen and\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0to drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Valsartan Krka 40 mg film-coated tablets can be used in three different conditions:<\/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.\u00a0<\/strong>High\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>to treat adult patients who have recently had a heart attack (myocardial infarction).\u00a0&#8220;Recent&#8221; here means between 12 hours and 10 days.<\/li><li>to treat\u00a0symptomatic\u00a0heart failure\u00a0in adult patients.\u00a0Valsartan Krka is used when a group of medicines called\u00a0ACE inhibitors\u00a0(angiotensin-converting\u00a0enzyme\u00a0inhibitors) (a medicine to treat\u00a0heart failure\u00a0) cannot be used or as an addition to\u00a0ACE inhibitors\u00a0when other medicines to treat\u00a0heart failure\u00a0cannot be used. Symptoms 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>Valsartan Krka 80 mg and 160 mg film-coated tablets can be used in three different conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>to treat high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0in adults and children and adolescents aged 6 to 18 years.\u00a0<\/strong>High\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0increases the load on the heart and blood\u00a0vessels.\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>to treat adult patients who have recently had a heart attack (myocardial infarction).\u00a0&#8220;Recent&#8221; here means between 12 hours and 10 days.<\/li><li>to treat\u00a0symptomatic\u00a0heart failure\u00a0in adult patients.\u00a0Valsartan Krka is used when a group of medicines called\u00a0ACE inhibitors\u00a0(angiotensin-converting\u00a0enzyme\u00a0inhibitors) (a medicine to treat\u00a0heart failure\u00a0) cannot be used or as an 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 Krka may also be approved to treat other conditions not mentioned in this information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another 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 Krka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Valsartan Krka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are\u00a0<strong>allergic<\/strong>\u00a0to valsartan or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you have severe\u00a0<strong>liver disease<\/strong>.<\/li><li>pregnant women should not use Valsartan Krka\u00a0during the last 6 months of pregnancy.\u00a0(Even earlier in pregnancy it is good to avoid Valsartan Krka, see Pregnancy and breastfeeding).<\/li><li>if you have\u00a0diabetes\u00a0or impaired kidney function\u00a0and you are being treated with an antihypertensive medicine containing\u00a0aliskiren.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If any of these apply to you, you should not take Valsartan Krka.<\/strong><a><\/a><\/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 taking Valsartan Krka:<\/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 reaction\u00a0called\u00a0angioedema\u00a0while taking another medicine (including\u00a0ACE inhibitors\u00a0), talk to your doctor.\u00a0If these symptoms occur while taking Valsartan Krka, stop taking Valsartan Krka immediately and never take it again.\u00a0See also section 4, &#8220;Possible 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 Krka 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 are taking any of the following medicines used to treat high blood pressure:<ul><li>an\u00a0ACE inhibitor\u00a0(for example\u00a0enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril), especially if you have diabetes-related kidney problems<\/li><li>the aliskiren<\/li><\/ul><\/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>\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 Krka&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact your doctor if you think you are pregnant or become pregnant during treatment.\u00a0Valsartan Krka is not recommended during pregnancy and should not be used during the last 6 months of pregnancy as it may then cause birth defects, see Pregnancy and breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>If any of these apply to you, tell your doctor before taking Valsartan Krka.<\/strong><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Valsartan Krka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The treatment effect can be affected if Valsartan Krka 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 lower\u00a0blood pressure<\/strong>,\u00a0especially\u00a0diuretics,\u00a0ACE inhibitors\u00a0(\u00a0such as\u00a0enalapril,\u00a0lisinopril, etc.), or aliskiren (see also information under the headings &#8220;Do not take Valsartan Krka&#8221; and &#8220;Warnings and precautions&#8221;).<\/li><li>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.<\/li><li>certain types of painkillers\u00a0called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs\u00a0(\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 Krka.<\/li><li>lithium, a drug used in the treatment of certain types of mental illness.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In addition:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you\u00a0<strong>are being treated after a heart attack, a combination with\u00a0ACE inhibitors<\/strong>\u00a0(a medicine to treat a heart attack) is not recommended.<\/li><li>if you\u00a0<strong>are being treated for\u00a0heart failure<\/strong>, a triple combination of\u00a0ACE inhibitors\u00a0and other medicines to treat\u00a0heart failure\u00a0called MR\u00a0antagonists\u00a0(mineralocorticoid receptor\u00a0antagonists\u00a0) (eg\u00a0spironolactone, eplerenone) or\u00a0beta-blockers\u00a0(eg\u00a0metoprolol\u00a0).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Valsartan Krka with food, drink, and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take Valsartan Krka regardless of meals.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/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>If you think you are pregnant or become pregnant during treatment, contact your doctor.\u00a0Usually, your doctor will suggest that you stop taking Valsartan Krka before pregnancy or as soon as you know you are pregnant and will recommend another medicine for you instead.\u00a0Valsartan Krka should not be used in early pregnancy and should not be used during the last 6 months of pregnancy as it may then cause birth defects.<\/li><li>Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or intend to start breastfeeding.\u00a0Valsartan Krka 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 Krka affects you.\u00a0Like many other medicines for the treatment of high\u00a0blood pressure, Valsartan Krka 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 contains lactose and sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Valsartan Krka contains&nbsp;lactose&nbsp;.&nbsp;If you have an intolerance to certain sugars, you should consult your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;of sodium&nbsp;per tablet, i.e. it is almost &#8220;sodium-free&#8221;.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Valsartan Krka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine as directed by your doctor or pharmacist, 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><em>Children and adolescents (from 6 up to 18 years) with high&nbsp;blood pressure<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In patients weighing less than 35 kg, a usual\u00a0dose\u00a0is 40 mg of valsartan once daily.\u00a0In patients weighing 35 kg or more, the usual starting dose is 80 mg of valsartan once daily.\u00a0In 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><em>Adult patients with high&nbsp;blood pressure<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual\u00a0dose\u00a0is 80 mg daily.\u00a0In some cases, your doctor may\u00a0prescribe\u00a0a higher\u00a0dose\u00a0(eg 160 mg or 320 mg) or combine Valsartan Krka with another medicine (eg a diuretic).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Adult patients after recent myocardial infarction<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a heart attack, treatment is generally started already after 12 hours, usually with a low\u00a0dose\u00a0of 20 mg twice daily.\u00a0You get a 20 mg\u00a0dose\u00a0by dividing the tablet into 40 mg.\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.\u00a0Valsartan Krka can be given together with other treatments for a heart attack and your doctor will decide which treatment is appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Adult patients with&nbsp;heart failure<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.\u00a0Valsartan Krka 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 Krka regardless of meals.&nbsp;Swallow Valsartan Krka with a glass of water.&nbsp;Take Valsartan Krka at about the same time each day.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have used too much Valsartan Krka&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience severe dizziness and\/or fainting, contact a doctor immediately and lie down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example,\u00a0a child accidentally ingested the medicine, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.\u00a0If you experience severe dizziness and\/or fainting, lie down and contact a doctor immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Valsartan Krka<\/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 Krka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you stop your treatment with Valsartan Krka, 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, Valsartan Krka 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&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;(a particular&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;), 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 symptoms, stop taking Valsartan Krka and see a doctor immediately (see also 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><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 users):<\/em><\/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><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 users):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>angioedema\u00a0(see section &#8220;Some symptoms require immediate medical attention&#8221;)<\/li><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><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Frequency not known (cannot be estimated from available data):<\/em><\/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)allergic reactions with rash,\u00a0itching,\u00a0and hives;\u00a0symptoms such as fever, swollen joints, and joint pain, muscle aches, swollen\u00a0lymph nodes,\u00a0and\/or flu-like symptoms may 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>decreased levels of\u00a0sodium\u00a0in the blood (which can trigger tiredness and confusion, muscle twitching, seizures, or\u00a0coma\u00a0)<\/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 blood urea nitrogen and increased level of\u00a0serum creatinine\u00a0(which may indicate abnormal kidney function)<\/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<p>If any&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;get worse or if you notice any&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;not mentioned in this information, contact your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Valsartan Krka<\/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 stated on the packaging after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store at a maximum of 30\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store in the original packaging.&nbsp;Moisture sensitive.<\/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<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, 80 mg, or 160 mg of valsartan.<\/li><li>Other ingredients in the tablet core are\u00a0lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, croscarmellose sodium,\u00a0colloidal\u00a0anhydrous silica, and magnesium stearate.<\/li><li>Other ingredients in the film coating on the 40 mg tablets are hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol 4000, and yellow iron oxide (E172).<\/li><li>Other ingredients in the film coating on the 80 mg tablets are hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol 4000, and red iron oxide (E172).<\/li><li>Other ingredients in the film coating on the 160 mg tablets are hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol 4000, and yellow and red iron oxide (E172).<\/li><li>See section 2 &#8220;Valsartan Krka contains\u00a0lactose\u00a0and sodium&#8221;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 40 mg tablets are yellow-brown, round, slightly biconvex, film-coated, and scored on one side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 80 mg tablets are light red, round, biconvex, film-coated, and scored on one side.\u00a0The 160 mg tablets are yellow-brown, oval, biconvex, film-coated, and scored on one side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablets for all three strengths can be divided into two equal\u00a0doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For each strength, packs of 7, 10, 14, 28, 30, 50, 56, 60, 84, 90, 98, 120 and 180 film-coated tablets in blisters are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KRKA, dd, Novo mesto, \u0160marje\u0161ka cesta 6, 8501 Novo mesto, Slovenia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KRKA-POLSKA Sp.&nbsp;z o. o., ul.&nbsp;R\u00f3wnoleg\u0142a 5, 02-235 Warsaw, Poland<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Valsartan Krka belongs to a drug class called\u00a0angiotensin\u00a0II receptor blockers and is used to lower elevated\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0.\u00a0Angiotensin\u00a0II is a substance found in the body that constricts the blood vessels, which increases\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0et.\u00a0Valsartan Krka works by\u00a0inhibiting\u00a0the effect of\u00a0angiotensin\u00a0II.\u00a0This causes the blood vessels to widen and\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0to 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