Valzaar-H, Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide

Hydrochlorothiazide is used in the treatment of high blood pressure or hypertension, congestive heart failure,fluid retention (edema), cirrhosis of the liver, corticosteroid and estrogen therapy, and kidney disorders.

Hydrochlorothiazide contains a form of thiazide, which is a diuretic that prompts your body to produce and eliminate more urine, which helps lower blood pressure.Hydrochlorothiazide lowers the blood pressure and swelling by removing extra water and electrolytes from the body.

Patients who take Hydrochlorothiazide may suffer from such side effects;

Headache,
Nausea,
Increased blood uric acid,
Decreased potassium level in blood,
Glucose intolerance,
Anemia,
Blood disorders,
Changes in blood sugar,
Constipation,
Difficulty breathing,
Dizziness,
Fever,
Altered blood lipids

Valsartan is used in the treatment of hypertension, heart failure, heart attack and diabetic kidney disease.

Valsartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker. It is also called an angiotensin-II receptor antagonist, or an AIIRA. Valsartan relaxes the blood vessels which lowers the blood pressure and also reduces the workload of the heart. Valsartan works by blocking the effect of a chemical called angiotensin II. Angiotensin II works by blood vessels to narrow, so by blocking its effect valsartan allows the blood vessels to relax and widen. The pressure within the blood vessels is then reduced and it is easier for the heart to pump blood around the body. Valsartan also helps to protect the heart following a heart attack.

Patients who take Valsartan may suffer from such side effects;

Fatigue,
Orthostatic hypotension,
Dizziness,
Anemia,
Vertigo,
Weakness,
Renal impairment,
Increased potassium level in blood