Valsartan Actavis
Valsartan Actavis is a medicine that lowers high blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
40 mg
Active Ingredient
Valsartan
Manufacturer
Actavis Group PTC ehf
How to Use
Dosage
For adults with high blood pressure, the usual starting dose is 80 mg once daily. Your doctor may adjust this.
Method
Take Valsartan Actavis with a glass of water, with or without food, around the same time each day.
Important
The maximum daily dose is usually 320 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness
- •Low blood pressure, which can cause dizziness or fainting when standing up
- •Worsening kidney function
RARE
- •Sudden fainting or feeling dizzy or like the world is spinning
- •Serious kidney problems, including a sudden worsening of kidney function
- •Muscle cramps or an abnormal heart rhythm due to high potassium levels in the blood
- •Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing when lying down, or swollen feet and legs, which can be signs of heart failure
- •Headache, cough, stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, or weakness
- •Swelling in the intestines with symptoms like stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
- •Skin reactions such as blistering, rash, itching, hives, or purple-red spots on the skin
- •Unusual bleeding or bruising, which can be a sign of low platelet count
- •Fever, sore throat, or mouth ulcers due to infections, which can be a sign of low white blood cell count
- •Low hemoglobin and red blood cell count in the blood, which can lead to anemia
- •Liver problems, including yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
- •Low sodium levels in the blood, which can cause fatigue, confusion, muscle twitching, or seizures
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to valsartan, soy oil, peanut oil, or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, especially after the first three months of pregnancy, as it can harm your baby.
- If you experience swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, difficulty breathing, or hives, stop taking the medicine and seek immediate medical help. These could be signs of a serious allergic reaction.
- This medicine may cause dizziness or affect your concentration, so be careful when driving or operating machinery.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Monitor renal function and potassium concentrations during the pharmacotherapy. Avoid concurrent use of NSAIDs. (updated 14.4.2025)