Valsartan refers to antihypertensive drugs that have the property of blocking the receptors of angiotensin II. For seven consecutive years, since 2008, the medicine has been recognized as the most popular drug in the world for the treatment of hypertension.
The advantage of Valsartan is that it does not inhibit the angiotensin-converting enzyme, that is, natural and synthetic chemicals. Valsartan acts by another method, which is why it is popular. In addition, it does not block the receptors of hormones or ion channels, which are important for the normalization of the function of the cardiovascular system. The merits of the drug include the absence of a negative effect on the level of total cholesterol , glucose and uric acid in the plasma.
Composition of the preparation Valsartan
The active ingredient of the preparation is valsartan, as auxiliary substances:
- magnesium stearate or stearic acid - a compound of salt, magnesium and stearic acid, which is of a chemical nature;
- MCC (microcrystalline cellulose), designed to cleanse the mucous membrane of the small intestine chemically;
- Croscarmellose - sodium salt of cellulose has an important function (helps disintegrate the drug in the intestine);
- aerosil - thickener and sorbent;
- the dye "Opadrai Pink".
Most of the components of the drug Valsartan does not apply to medicinal products, it is caused by the effectiveness of the main substance. There is also a combed drug Valsartan + hydrochlorothiazide, which includes a hydrochlorothiazide substance that can block the reabsorption of sodium, chlorine and water ions.
How to take Valtrasan?
As the instruction for the use of the drug Valsartan says, the medicine is taken orally. In this procedure is carried out either twice a day for 40 mg of the drug, or once, but 80 mg. If the expected result is not achieved within the prescribed period, the dose may gradually increase, while only the physician can correct this. Self-medication in this case can do much harm.
How can I replace Valsartan?
The drug drug Valsartan has a number of analogues, among which:
- Enap;
- Corinfar;
- Sakur;
- Cardura;
- Tonusin.
The active substance of Enap is enalapril, which has similar properties to valsartan, therefore indications for the use of drugs are the same: arterial hypertension and heart failure.
Corinfar is intended for the treatment of various heart diseases, therefore there are a lot of indications for its use. The active substance of the drug is nifedipine, which is a known calcium channel blocker. But, unfortunately, the medicine has a long list of side effects, which includes problems with the gastrointestinal tract, liver, cardiovascular system and hematopoiesis system, as well as allergic reactions.
Sakur has a narrow application - the treatment of arterial hypertension, therefore it is the most popular analogue of Valsartan. Often, the drug is used in conjunction with other drugs. Active substance Sakura is lacidipin - a blocker of slow calcium channels.
The drug Kardura is used as a first-line medicine in the treatment of hypertension and its main task is to control blood pressure. The active substance is doxazosin, which is contraindicated in patients with only hypersensitivity. A long list of side effects in the instructions for the use of this analogue of Valsartan you also will not find, therefore the drug Kardura can be considered a worthy competitor of Valtrasan.
Tonusin is based on plant components and is able to have a complex effect, therefore it is used as a general toning, normalizing blood pressure, restorative means. Tonusin is also used as a medicine that improves coronary and peripheral circulation and provokes cardiac output.