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Valbelis contains Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide, which is used to control high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Complying with the indications, the dose of Valbelis will help patients improve the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects.
1. What is Valbelis?
Valbelis medicine contains 2 active substances called Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide. Both of these substances help control high blood pressure or hypertension. Specifically:
Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs known as "angiotensin-II receptor antagonists", which help control high blood pressure. Angiotensin II is a substance in the body that causes vasoconstriction, thereby causing blood pressure to rise. Valsartan works by blocking the effects of angiotensin II so it helps lower blood pressure. Hydrochlorothiazide is a representative of Thiazide diuretics. Hydrochlorothiazide increases urine output and lowers blood pressure. Valbelis is used to treat high blood pressure that is not adequately controlled by a single medication. Thereby helping to keep blood pressure stable becomes more effective.
2. Contraindications of the drug Valbelis
Do not use Valbelis in case:
The patient is allergic to Valsartan, Hydrochlorothiazide, sulphonamide derivatives (chemically related to hydrochlorothiazide) or any other ingredient of the drug. Are pregnant for more than 3 months (it is better to avoid valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide completely during pregnancy. Severe liver disease, destruction of small bile ducts in the liver leading to accumulation of bile in the liver due to cholestasis. severe kidney disease, when you can't produce urine (anuria) or are being treated with an artificial kidney The level of potassium or sodium in the blood is lower than normal The level of calcium in the blood is higher than normal despite treatment Have gout . Have diabetes or impaired kidney function and are being treated for blood pressure medicine containing Aliskiren .
3. How to take Valbelis?
Always take Valbelis exactly as your doctor has prescribed. People with high blood pressure often don't notice any signs of unstable blood pressure or problems as a side effect of medication. Therefore, this makes it even more important to keep your doctor's appointments.
The doctor will tell you exactly how many Valbelis tablets should be taken by the patient each day. Depending on your response to treatment, your doctor may recommend a higher or lower dose.
Normally, the recommended dose of Valbelis is 1 tablet per day. Do not change your dose or stop taking it without consulting your doctor.
Valbelis administration should be taken at the same time each day, usually in the morning. Patients can take Valbelis with or without food, but should always swallow the tablet with a glass of water.
If you accidentally take more Valbelis than needed, you may experience severe dizziness and/or fainting. At this point, lie down and contact your doctor immediately for instructions.
If you forget to take Valbelis, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Absolutely do not arbitrarily stop treatment with Valbelis because it can make hypertension worse. If you have any questions about taking your medication, it's best to ask your doctor or pharmacist for answers.
4. Possible side effects when taking valbelis
Like all medicines, Valbelis can cause certain side effects, although not everyone gets them.
These side effects may include:
Cough; Low blood pressure ; Light head; Dehydration (with symptoms of thirst, dry mouth and tongue, frequent urination, dark urine, dry skin); Muscle pain; Tired; Tingling or numbness; Blurred vision; Humming sound in the ear. In a nutshell, Valbelis contains Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide which is a combination of an angiotensin II receptor blocker and a diuretic. Valbelis is used to treat high blood pressure orally. Patients should remember to take Valbelis as directed by their doctor at the same time each day to keep their blood pressure stable. In addition, along with taking medication, patients need to know how to monitor blood pressure at home and side effects to report to the doctor as soon as possible when suspicion occurs for timely correction.
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