Valsartan is primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, and to lower the risk of death after a heart attack where the heart is not pumping blood as well as it should[1][3][5][7]. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood and reducing blood pressure[5].
- Lowering high blood pressure in adults and children aged 1 year and older, either alone or with other blood pressure medicines[1][5][7].
- Decreasing the risk of hospitalization in adults with heart failure[1][3][7].
- Improving survival after a heart attack in adults whose heart is not pumping well[1][3][7].
- Used in combination with other drugs (such as amlodipine or hydrochlorothiazide) to treat high blood pressure, or with sacubitril for long-term heart failure[2][5].
- May also be prescribed for kidney protection in patients with type 2 diabetes and diabetic nephropathy[3].