Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Valsartan
Drug Class
Cardiac Care
Chemical Class
ARBs
What is Valstar?
Uses
Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that may be used to treat high blood pressure or reduce the risk of being admitted ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
ARBs
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to ARBs. It belongs to Antihypertensive Agents pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Valsartan is 435.50.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
80 to 160 mg — 24 hourly
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take valsartan exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Valsartan is usually taken 1 time daily for high blood pressure and 2 times daily for heart failure or post-MI. The dosage may be i
3
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
Before taking valsartan, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions including, if you: have heart problems have kidney problems take other medications that may affect your blood pressure or potassium levels are pregnant or plan to become pregnant are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed
Important Warnings
Valsartan can cause the following serious side effects
Harm or death to an unborn baby
Talk to your healthcare provider about other ways to lower your blood pressure if you plan to become pregnant
If you become pregnant during treatment with valsartan, stop taking it and tell your healthcare provider right away
Low blood pressure (hypotension)
Your blood pressure may fall while taking valsartan, especially when you first start taking it, and can cause you to feel lightheaded
Lie down, if you feel lightheaded, dizzy, or faint
Call your healthcare provider right away
Side Effects
The most common side effects of valsartan when used to treat people with high blood pressure include: headache dizziness flu symptoms tiredness stomach (abdominal) pain The most common side effects of valsartan when used to treat people with heart failure include: dizziness low blood pressure diarrhea joint and back pain tiredness high blood potassium. The most common side effects of valsartan when used to treat people after a heart attack that cause them to stop taking it include: low blood pressure cough high blood creatinine (decreased kidney function).
Drug Interactions
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal supplements. Valsartan may affect the way other medicines work. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take: Other medicines for high blood pressure or a heart problem Water pills (also called “diuretics”) Potassium-containing medicines
potassium supplements
or salt substitutes containing potassium. Your healthcare provider may check the amount of potassium in your blood regularly. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Lithium. Your healthcare provider will check the amount of lithium in your blood regularly. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines with you to show to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when a new medicine is prescribed. Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist before you start taking any new medicine.
Storage
Caps Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 197.68
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 197.68
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