About Cova Tablet 80 mg
An angiotensin receptor blocker used to manage hypertension and reduce cardiovascular strain.
Cova Tablet 80 mg Uses
- Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension)
- Management of heart failure in patients who cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors
- Improving survival after a heart attack with left ventricular dysfunction
Cova Tablet 80 mg Benefits
- Lowers blood pressure by relaxing narrowed blood vessels
- Reduces strain on the heart in heart failure patients
- Lowers the risk of stroke and heart attack linked to uncontrolled hypertension
- Offers kidney protective benefits in patients with diabetes and high blood pressure
- Convenient once daily dosing improves treatment adherence
What Experts Say
Valsartan belongs to the angiotensin II receptor blocker class of medicines. It selectively blocks AT1 receptors, preventing angiotensin II from causing vasoconstriction and aldosterone release. This relaxes blood vessels and lowers vascular resistance, reducing blood pressure without affecting bradykinin metabolism directly.
Clinical trials in heart failure and post heart attack patients show valsartan reduces hospitalization rates and improves survival when added to standard therapy. Its kidney protective effect also helps diabetic patients with early kidney involvement by slowing protein loss in urine over time.
Compared with ACE inhibitors, valsartan carries a lower risk of dry cough since it does not raise bradykinin levels. Routine monitoring of kidney function, blood potassium, and blood pressure is still recommended, especially during the first weeks of treatment or after any dose change is made.
Drug Class
- Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)
- Antihypertensive agent
Cova Tablet 80 mg Uses in Urdu
- ہائی بلڈ پریشر کو کنٹرول کرنے کے لیے
- دل کی کمزوری (ہارٹ فیلیئر) کے علاج میں
- ہارٹ اٹیک کے بعد دل کے فنکشن کو بہتر بنانے کے لیے
- فالج اور دل کے دورے کے خطرے کو کم کرنے کے لیے
Cova Tablet 80 mg formula
How to use Cova Tablet 80 mg?
- Take Cova Tablet 80 mg once daily, with or without food
- Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
- Take at the same time each day to maintain a steady effect
- Do not stop the medicine suddenly without consulting your doctor
- Follow the exact dose prescribed for hypertension or heart failure
Drug Interactions
- NSAIDs: May reduce the blood pressure lowering effect and increase the risk of kidney impairment
- Potassium Sparing Diuretics and Potassium Supplements: Increase the risk of high blood potassium levels
- Lithium: Valsartan can raise blood lithium levels and increase the risk of lithium toxicity
- ACE Inhibitors or Aliskiren: Combined use increases the risk of high potassium, low blood pressure, and kidney impairment
- Other Antihypertensive Drugs: May cause an additive blood pressure lowering effect
Risks and warnings
- Pregnancy: Avoid during pregnancy as it can cause fetal harm and injury, especially in the second and third trimesters
- Kidney Function: Use with caution in patients with reduced kidney function or renal artery narrowing
- High Potassium: May raise blood potassium levels, particularly when combined with potassium sparing diuretics
- Low Blood Pressure: Risk of excessive blood pressure drop in patients who are dehydrated or on high dose diuretics
- Angioedema: Use cautiously in patients with a history of swelling reactions to ACE inhibitors or ARBs
Cova Tablet 80 mg Side Effects
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Headache
- Fatigue or tiredness
- Back pain
- Symptoms of an upper respiratory infection
- Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat (angioedema)
- Signs of kidney problems such as reduced urination or swelling in the legs
- Irregular heartbeat or muscle weakness from high potassium levels
- Severe dizziness or fainting
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place
- Keep the tablet in its original blister pack until use
- Protect from direct sunlight and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
