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Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Avesartan 40mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure & heart failure and prevent heart attack. It contains Valsartan which works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, fatigue, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

VALSARTAN-40MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Asvins Lifecare

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Avesartan 40mg Tablet

Avesartan 40mg Tablet belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines called angiotensin receptor II antagonist used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Additionally, Avesartan 40mg Tablet is used to treat heart failure and prevention of heart attack. The blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure. Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump sufficient blood to the remaining parts of the body. A heart attack occurs due to the blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle.

Avesartan 40mg Tablet contains ‘valsartan’ that works by blocking the effect of angiotensin II receptors which tighten the blood vessels, causing a rise in blood pressure. By blocking the effect of angiotensin II receptors, Avesartan 40mg Tablet makes it easier for the heart to pump blood to all body parts by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. Thereby, Avesartan 40mg Tablet helps in lowering the blood pressure to normal.

You are advised to take Avesartan 40mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, fatigue, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Try not to stop taking it on your own as it may cause sudden increase the blood pressure. Do not take Avesartan 40mg Tablet if you are pregnant, as it may cause fetal harm. Consult your doctor before taking Avesartan 40mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Avesartan 40mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 6 years as efficacy and safety have not been established. Avesartan 40mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol as it might cause increased dizziness. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects.

Uses of Avesartan 40mg Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure and prevention of heart attack.

Directions for Use

Take Avesartan 40mg Tablet with or without food. Swallow Avesartan 40mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water, do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Avesartan 40mg Tablet belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines called angiotensin receptor II antagonists. Avesartan 40mg Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure and lower death risk after a heart attack. Avesartan 40mg Tablet works by blocking the effect of angiotensin II receptors which tighten the blood vessels, causing a rise in blood pressure. By blocking the effect of angiotensin II receptors, Avesartan 40mg Tablet makes it easier for the heart to pump blood to all body parts by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. Thereby, Avesartan 40mg Tablet helps in lowering the blood pressure to normal. Avesartan 40mg Tablet reduces the risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events, primarily myocardial infarctions (heart attack) and strokes. Avesartan 40mg Tablet significantly helps in reduced hospitalisation for heart failure. Avesartan 40mg Tablet helps in reducing cardiovascular mortality following myocardial infarction (heart attack).

How Avesartan 40mg Tablet Works

Avesartan 40mg Tablet contains valsartan that works by blocking the effect of angiotensin II receptors which tighten the blood vessels, causing a rise in blood pressure. By blocking the effect of angiotensin II receptors, Avesartan 40mg Tablet makes it easier for the heart to pump blood to all body parts by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. Thereby, Avesartan 40mg Tablet helps in lowering the blood pressure to normal.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Avesartan 40mg Tablet

  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Abdominal pain
  • Fatigue
  • Diarrhoea

What if I have taken an overdose of Avesartan 40mg Tablet

Take Avesartan 40mg Tablet only as prescribed by the doctor. Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include low blood pressure, fast/slow heart rate. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Avesartan 40mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have severe liver disease, diabetes, impaired kidney function, or if you are taking aliskiren. Inform your doctor if you have severe heart disease, aldosteronism (a disorder in which adrenal glands make too much of a hormone called aldosterone), dehydration, liver or kidney disease, if you are taking medicines containing potassium, if you have undergone kidney transplantation or dialysis. Do not take Avesartan 40mg Tablet if you are pregnant, as it may cause fetal harm. Consult your doctor before taking Avesartan 40mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Avesartan 40mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 6 years as efficacy and safety have not been established. Avesartan 40mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol as it might cause increased dizziness. Rise slowly from lying/sitting position as Avesartan 40mg Tablet may cause dizziness (orthostatic hypotension).

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ValsartanAliskiren
Critical
ValsartanAmiloride
Severe

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ValsartanAliskiren
Critical
How does the drug interact with Avesartan 40mg Tablet:
Using Aliskiren together with Avesartan 40mg Tablet may increase the risk of serious side effects (kidney problems, low blood pressure, or high potassium levels).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Avesartan 40mg Tablet with Aliskiren is not advised as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. You should seek medical attention if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
ValsartanAmiloride
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avesartan 40mg Tablet:
Taking amiloride with Avesartan 40mg Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood. (High levels of potassium can cause hyperkalemia - high level of potassium in the blood, which can lead to kidney failure, muscular paralysis, and abnormal heart rhythms).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking amiloride and Avesartan 40mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, consult a doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
ValsartanLithium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avesartan 40mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Lithium and Avesartan 40mg Tablet increase the blood levels of lithium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lithium together with Avesartan 40mg Tablet may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, loose stools, vomiting, muscle weakness, muscle incoordination, shaking of hands and legs, blurred vision, ringing in the ear, excessive thirst, and/or increased urination, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
ValsartanRamipril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avesartan 40mg Tablet:
Taking Ramipril with Avesartan 40mg Tablet may increase the risk of side effects (low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ramipril together with Avesartan 40mg Tablet can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you feel nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling in the hands and feet, a sensation of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. You must drink enough fluids while taking these medications. Do not stop taking any medication without consulting a doctor.
ValsartanCaptopril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avesartan 40mg Tablet:
The use of Captopril and Avesartan 40mg Tablet can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Avesartan 40mg Tablet and Captopril, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
ValsartanLisinopril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avesartan 40mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Lisinopril and Avesartan 40mg Tablet may increase the risk of side effects (low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lisinopril together with Avesartan 40mg Tablet may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, confusion, numbness, tingling in hands and feet, and irregular heartbeat, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
ValsartanTrandolapril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avesartan 40mg Tablet:
The use of Trandolapril and Avesartan 40mg Tablet may increase the risk of side effects (low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Trandolapril together with Avesartan 40mg Tablet may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, confusion, numbness, tingling in hands and feet, and irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
ValsartanEnalapril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avesartan 40mg Tablet:
Taking enalapril together with Avesartan 40mg Tablet may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Avesartan 40mg Tablet and Enalapril together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, or feelings of heaviness in the legs, contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ValsartanBenazepril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avesartan 40mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Benazepril and Avesartan 40mg Tablet can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Avesartan 40mg Tablet and Benazepril, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
ValsartanPotassium acetate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Avesartan 40mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Potassium acetate with Avesartan 40mg Tablet may increase the risk of side effects (low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Potassium acetate together with Avesartan 40mg Tablet may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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VALSARTAN-40MGPotassium rich foods
Moderate

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VALSARTAN-40MGPotassium rich foods
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Lentils, Orange Juice, Oranges, Raisins, Potatoes, Salmon Dried, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Coconut Water, Beans, Beetroot, Broccoli, Bananas, Apricots, Avocado, Yogurt

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Avesartan 40mg Tablet with Potassium rich food may increase the risk of hyperkalemia. Avoid consumption of Potassium rich food while being treated with Avesartan 40mg Tablet.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • You are advised to consume low salt and low-fat diet while taking Avesartan 40mg Tablet. 

  • Regular exercise is also recommended to complement treatment with Avesartan 40mg Tablet.

  • Eat a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits.

  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

  • Maintain a healthy weight with proper diet and exercise.

  • Managing stress with meditation, yoga, massage would also help in treating high blood pressure.

  • Avoid consuming food rich in potassium such as banana, broccoli, almonds, avocado, and potassium supplements.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANGIOTENSIN RECEPTOR BLOCKERS

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Avesartan 40mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Avesartan 40mg Tablet belongs to pregnancy category D. Avoid taking Avesartan 40mg Tablet if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, as Avesartan 40mg Tablet can cause harm to the developing fetus.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown if Avesartan 40mg Tablet passes into breastmilk. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether Avesartan 40mg Tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Avesartan 40mg Tablet may cause dizziness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Avesartan 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have liver problems or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Avesartan 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney problems or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Avesartan 40mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 6 years as efficacy and safety have not been established.

FAQs

Avesartan 40mg Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Additionally, it is used to treat heart failure and prevent heart attack.
Avesartan 40mg Tablet works by blocking the effect of angiotensin II receptors which tighten the blood vessels, causing increased blood pressure. By blocking the effect of angiotensin II receptors, Avesartan 40mg Tablet makes it easier for the heart to pump blood to all body parts by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. Thereby, Avesartan 40mg Tablet helps in lowering the blood pressure to normal.
Please do not stop taking Avesartan 40mg Tablet without consulting your doctor on your own as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. Continue taking Avesartan 40mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Avesartan 40mg Tablet.
Orthostatic hypotension could be a side-effect of Avesartan 40mg Tablet. Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking, instead, lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better. People taking Avesartan 40mg Tablet are advised to regularly monitor their blood pressure levels to avoid such unpleasant events.
High blood pressure increases the workload on the arteries and heart. If untreated, it could damage the heart, brain, and kidney's blood vessels, resulting in a stroke, heart failure or kidney failure. Hypertension increases the risk of heart attacks. Therefore, anti-hypertensives such as Avesartan 40mg Tablet are used to lower the blood pressure to normal, this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.
Avoid taking NSAIDs with Avesartan 40mg Tablet unless prescribed by the doctor as it could lead to an increased risk of kidney impairment and loss of anti-hypertensive effect.
Talk to your doctor before taking potassium supplements, potassium-sparing diuretics or salt substitutes along with Avesartan 40mg Tablet as it might cause an increase in serum potassium and serum creatinine levels.
It would be preferable to take the first dose at night as it might cause dizziness. The next doses can be taken at time of the day.
Avesartan 40mg Tablet starts working within 2 hours to lower the blood pressure. However, it might take 2-4 weeks to notice the full benefits.
Avesartan 40mg Tablet may worsen kidney problems in people who already have kidney disease/problems. Inform the doctor if you have kidney problems. It should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems if prescribed by the doctor.
Avesartan 40mg Tablet is not known to cause weight gain. Maintain proper weight by eating healthy food and exercising regularly.
Avesartan 40mg Tablet may affect blood glucose levels. Therefore, inform the doctor if you have diabetes. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is advised.
Yes, Avesartan 40mg Tablet may cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium level in blood). Consult the doctor if you notice symptoms of hyperkalemia such as tiredness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, trouble breathing or irregular heartbeat.
No, Avesartan 40mg Tablet does not work by causing excessive urination. It works by relaxing the blood vessels and improving the blood flow.
Taking ibuprofen with Avesartan 40mg Tablet may reduce the effects of Avesartan 40mg Tablet in lowering the blood pressure. Also, it might affect kidney function when these medicines are used together. Hence, consult the doctor before taking ibuprofen with Avesartan 40mg Tablet.
Avesartan 40mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, fatigue, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Plot No.285, Industrial Area, Phase-1, Panchkula, (Haryana)-134113, (INDIA)
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