{"id":26533,"date":"2022-10-14T14:07:03","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T14:07:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=26533"},"modified":"2022-10-18T07:44:27","modified_gmt":"2022-10-18T07:44:27","slug":"valtsu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/valtsu\/","title":{"rendered":"Valtsu &#8211; Valsartan uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>40 mg, 80 mg, 120 mg and 160 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets<br>valsartan<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Valtsu is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Valtsu belongs to a drug class called angiotensin II receptor blockers and is used to lower elevated\u00a0blood pressure.\u00a0Angiotensin II is a substance found in the body that constricts the blood vessels, which increases\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0et.\u00a0Valtsu works by\u00a0inhibiting\u00a0the effect of angiotensin II.\u00a0This leads to\u00a0vessels\u00a0dilating and\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0falling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Valtsu 40 mg&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.\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 kidney 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.\u00a0Valtsu can be used to treat\u00a0symptomatic\u00a0heart failure\u00a0in adult patients.\u00a0Valtsu 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 is 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>Valtsu 80 mg \/ Valtsu 120 mg \/ Valtsu 160 mg&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 adults and in 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>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.\u00a0Valtsu can be used to treat\u00a0symptomatic\u00a0heart failure\u00a0in adult patients.\u00a0Valtsu 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 is 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><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you take Valtsu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Valtsu:<\/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\u00a0severe liver disease.<\/li><li>if you have been\u00a0<strong>pregnant for more than 3 months<\/strong>\u00a0(it is also good to avoid Valtsu earlier in pregnancy, see the Pregnancy and breast-feeding section).<\/li><li>if you have\u00a0diabetes\u00a0or impaired kidney function and 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 Valtsu.<\/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 taking Valtsu.<\/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 Valtsu, stop taking Valtsu 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, Valtsu 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.\u00a0Valtsu is not recommended during early pregnancy and should not be used during the last 6 months of pregnancy as it can then cause birth defects, see section 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(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 ACE inhibitor together 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;Don&#8217;t take Valtsu&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If any of these apply to you, tell your doctor before taking Valtsu.<\/strong><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Valtsu<\/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 Valtsu 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<\/strong>\u00a0pressure,\u00a0etc.,\u00a0especially\u00a0diuretics.\u00a0If you are taking an\u00a0ACE inhibitor\u00a0or aliskiren (see also the information under the heading &#8220;Do not take Valtsu&#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 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 Valtsu.<\/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<\/strong>, a combination with\u00a0ACE inhibitors\u00a0(a medicine to treat a heart attack) is not recommended.<\/li><li>if you\u00a0are being treated for\u00a0heart failure, a triple combination of\u00a0ACE inhibitors\u00a0and certain other medicines that you take to treat your\u00a0heart failure, called MR\u00a0antagonists\u00a0(mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists) (for example\u00a0spironolactone, eplerenone) or\u00a0beta-blockers\u00a0(for example\u00a0metoprolol\u00a0).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Valtsu with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take Valtsu with or without food.<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.\u00a0<\/strong>Usually, your doctor will suggest that you stop taking Valtsu before pregnancy or as soon as you know you are pregnant and instead recommend another medicine for you.\u00a0Valtsu 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.\u00a0Valtsu 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 a vehicle, use tools or machinery, or perform activities that require concentration, make sure you know how Valtsu affects you.\u00a0Like many other medicines for the treatment of high\u00a0blood pressure, Valtsu 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 vigilance.\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 a doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Valtsu contains sodium<\/h2>\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><br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Valtsu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine as directed by your doctor.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.&nbsp;People with high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;often do not experience any symptoms of this.&nbsp;Many feel as usual.&nbsp;It 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>Adult patients with high blood pressure:<\/strong>&nbsp;The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 80 mg daily.&nbsp;In some cases, your doctor may&nbsp;prescribe&nbsp;a higher&nbsp;dose&nbsp;(eg 160 mg or 320 mg) or combine Valtsu with another medicine (eg a diuretic).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children and adolescents (from 6 to 18 years) with high blood pressure:<\/strong><br>In patients weighing less than 35 kg, the recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is 40 mg once daily.<br>In patients weighing 35 kg or more, the recommended starting dose is 80 mg once daily.<br>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>\u00a0After 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.<br>Valtsu 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 heart failure:<\/strong>\u00a0The 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.<br>Valtsu 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 Valtsu with or without food.&nbsp;Swallow Valtsu with a glass of water.<br>Take Valtsu at about the same time every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablet can be divided into two equal\u00a0doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have taken too much Valtsu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience severe dizziness and\/or fainting, seek medical attention immediately and lie down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example,\u00a0a child has accidentally ingested the medicine, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Valtsu<\/h2>\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<p>Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a missed\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop taking Valtsu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you stop your treatment with Valtsu, 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><em>If you have further questions about this medicine, contact your doctor or pharmacist.<\/em><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\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be serious and require immediate medical attention:<\/strong><br>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 symptoms, stop taking Valtsu and contact your doctor immediately (see also section 2 \u201cWarnings and precautions\u201d).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;<\/strong><em>(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><strong>Uncommon&nbsp;<\/strong><em>(may affect up to 1 in 100 users)<\/em><\/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>an elevated level of\u00a0serum creatinine\u00a0(which may indicate abnormal kidney function)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Frequency not known&nbsp;<\/strong><em>(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 bullous\u00a0dermatitis\u00a0)<\/li><li>allergic reactions with skin rash,\u00a0itching,\u00a0and hives;\u00a0symptoms such as fever, swollen joints, joint pain, muscle aches, 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 Valtsu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br>Use before the expiry date stated on the carton, can, or blister pack after Udg.\u00a0data or EXP.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Blister packs:<\/em><br>Store at a maximum of 30<br>\u00b0C<br>Store in the original packaging.&nbsp;Moisture sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Cans<\/em><br>Store in the original packaging.&nbsp;Moisture sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine if the packaging is damaged or shows signs of tampering.<\/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<p>The active substance is valsartan.<br>Each tablet contains 40 mg, 80 mg, 120 mg or 160 mg of valsartan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ingredients are:<br><em>Tablet core:<\/em>\u00a0Microcrystalline cellulose, povidone (K-30),\u00a0colloidal\u00a0anhydrous silica, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate<br><em>Film coating:<\/em><br><em>40 mg:<\/em><br>Yellow Opadry II contains polyvinyl alcohol (partially hydrolyzed), titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol, talc, and yellow iron oxide ( E172).<br>80 mg:<br>Rosa Opadry II contains polyvinyl alcohol (partially hydrolyzed), titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol, talc, and red iron oxide (E172).<br>120 mg:<br>White Opadry II containing polyvinyl alcohol (partially hydrolyzed), titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol, talc<br>160 mg:<br>Yellow Opadry II contains polyvinyl alcohol (partially hydrolyzed), titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol, talc, yellow iron oxide (E172), and red iron oxide (E172).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Valtsu 40 mg is a yellow, oval, scored film-coated tablet (size approx. 3.6 x 9.1 mm).<br>Valtsu 80 mg is a pale red, round, scored film-coated tablet (diameter approx. 8.1 mm).<br>Valtsu 120 mg is a white, round, scored film-coated tablet (diameter approx. 9.2 mm).<br>Valtsu 160 mg is a grey-orange, oval, scored film-coated tablet (size approx. 5.6 x 14.1 mm).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blister:<br><em>40 mg:<\/em><br>Packs of 14, 28, 30, 60, 98, 100 film-coated tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>80 mg\/120 mg\/160 mg:<\/em><br>Packs of 14, 20, 28, 30, 56, 60, 98, 100 film-coated tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cans of<br>100, 500 film-coated tablets.<\/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>Teva Pharmaceutical Works, 13 Pallagi Street, 4042 Debrecen, Hungary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HBM Pharma sro, Sklabinska 30, 03680 Martin, Slovakia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Merckle GmbH, Ludwig-Merckle-Str.&nbsp;3, Weiler, 89143 Blaubeuren, Germany<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Valtsu belongs to a drug class called angiotensin II receptor blockers and is used to lower elevated\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0.\u00a0Angiotensin II is a substance found in the body that constricts the blood vessels, which increases\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0et.\u00a0Valtsu works by\u00a0inhibiting\u00a0the effect of angiotensin II.\u00a0This leads to\u00a0vessels\u00a0dilating and\u00a0blood 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