• Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking a substance in the body that causes blood vessels to constrict.
• As a result, valsartan relaxes the blood vessels. This lowers blood pressure and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart.

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• Valsartan is a prescription medicine used in:

1. In adults to lower high blood pressure (hypertension). Valsartan may be used alone or in combination with other blood pressure medicines.
2. To treat heart failure in adults. Valsartan may help decrease your need for hospitalization that happens with heart failure.
3. Adults with certain types of heart failure, to increase the chance of living longer after a heart attack (myocardial infarction).

• Valsartan should not be used to treat high blood pressure in children less than 1 year of age.
• It is not known if valsartan is safe and effective in children with certain kidney problems