Hypertension is a common cardiovascular disease and its frequency is increasing, especially in developing countries. Worldwide, the prevalence of hypertension accounts for 8-37% of the population, varying from country to country. In Vietnam, the frequency of hypertension is also increasing. Continuous, effective treatment is an important requirement to ensure the patient's quality of life.

Angiotensin II receptor blockers have the same antihypertensive effect as other groups and do not cause dry cough like ACE inhibitors or edema such as calcium channel blockers. Therefore, it is currently the drug for hypertension with the highest adherence rate.

What drug is Variman?

Variman drug with active ingredient Valsartan – a drug from the group of Angiotensin II receptor blockers helps control hypertension. The drug works by causing blood vessels to dilate and blood pressure to lower.

Valsartan is used to treat hypertension, heart failure, and reduce death for people with left ventricular dysfunction after a heart attack.

What is the use of Valsartan?

- Valsartan is indicated in cases of:

Treatment of hypertension in adult subjects and children over 6 years of age. Note, Valsartan can be taken alone or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs.

dicated for the treatment of diabetic nephropathy in people with hypertensive disease.

In addition, Valsartan is used to treat congestive heart failure.

Not only that, Valsartan is also prescribed treatment after myocardial infarction to reduce cardiovascular mortality.

Usage

The drug is taken orally and regardless of the meal, it should be taken with water.

Take the drug according to the instructions for use of the doctor and do not arbitrarily adjust the dosage of the drug without indications.

Side effects of valsartan tablets

- Common symptoms

Effects on the CNS: headache, dizziness, dizziness, fatigue.

Effects on the kidneys: increased levels of urea in the blood.

- Uncommon symptoms

The drug can act on the cardiovascular: hypotension, postural hypotension.

Affects the endocrine system and metabolism: causes hyperkalemia.

Disorders of the digestive system: abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea.

Effect on the hematopoietic system: with neutropenia.

Impact on musculoskeletal muscles: arthralgia, back pain.

Blurred vision; renal dysfunction; causes a dry cough.

What should I do if I missed a dose?

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if close to the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the planned time. Do not take twice the prescribed dose.

Read the instructions carefully before use.

Source: Vietnam Heart Institute.

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