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Diovan 160 Tablet 14's

Diovan 160 Tablet 14's

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Composition

VALSARTAN-160MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Novartis India Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About Diovan 160 Tablet 14's

Diovan 160 Tablet 14's belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines called angiotensin receptor II antagonist used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Additionally, Diovan 160 Tablet 14's is used to treat heart failure and prevention of heart attack. The blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels leading to high blood pressure. Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump sufficient blood to the remaining parts of the body. A heart attack occurs due to the blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle.

Diovan 160 Tablet 14's contains ‘valsartan’ that works by blocking the effect of angiotensin II receptors which tighten the blood vessels, causing a rise in blood pressure. By blocking the effect of angiotensin II receptors, Diovan 160 Tablet 14's makes it easier for the heart to pump blood to all body parts by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. Thereby, Diovan 160 Tablet 14's helps in lowering the blood pressure to normal.

You are advised to take Diovan 160 Tablet 14's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, fatigue, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Try not to stop taking it on your own as it may cause sudden increase the blood pressure. Do not take Diovan 160 Tablet 14's if you are pregnant, as it may cause fetal harm. Consult your doctor before taking Diovan 160 Tablet 14's if you are breastfeeding. Diovan 160 Tablet 14's is not recommended for children below 6 years as efficacy and safety have not been established. Diovan 160 Tablet 14's may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol as it might cause increased dizziness. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects.

Uses of Diovan 160 Tablet 14's

Hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure and prevention of heart attack.

Medicinal Benefits

Diovan 160 Tablet 14's belongs to the group of anti-hypertensive medicines called angiotensin receptor II antagonists. Diovan 160 Tablet 14's is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure and lower death risk after a heart attack. Diovan 160 Tablet 14's works by blocking the effect of angiotensin II receptors which tighten the blood vessels, causing a rise in blood pressure. By blocking the effect of angiotensin II receptors, Diovan 160 Tablet 14's makes it easier for the heart to pump blood to all body parts by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. Thereby, Diovan 160 Tablet 14's helps in lowering the blood pressure to normal. Diovan 160 Tablet 14's reduces the risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events, primarily myocardial infarctions (heart attack) and strokes. Diovan 160 Tablet 14's significantly helps in reduced hospitalisation for heart failure. Diovan 160 Tablet 14's helps in reducing cardiovascular mortality following myocardial infarction (heart attack).

Directions for Use

Take Diovan 160 Tablet 14's with or without food. Swallow Diovan 160 Tablet 14's as a whole with a glass of water, do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Diovan 160 Tablet 14's

  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Abdominal pain
  • Fatigue
  • Diarrhoea

Drug Warnings

Do not take Diovan 160 Tablet 14's if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have severe liver disease, diabetes, impaired kidney function, or if you are taking aliskiren. Inform your doctor if you have severe heart disease, aldosteronism (a disorder in which adrenal glands make too much of a hormone called aldosterone), dehydration, liver or kidney disease, if you are taking medicines containing potassium, if you have undergone kidney transplantation or dialysis. Do not take Diovan 160 Tablet 14's if you are pregnant, as it may cause fetal harm. Consult your doctor before taking Diovan 160 Tablet 14's if you are breastfeeding. Diovan 160 Tablet 14's is not recommended for children below 6 years as efficacy and safety have not been established. Diovan 160 Tablet 14's may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol as it might cause increased dizziness. Rise slowly from lying/sitting position as Diovan 160 Tablet 14's may cause dizziness (orthostatic hypotension).

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Diovan 160 Tablet 14's may interact with painkillers (ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib, etoricoxib, diclofenac, aspirin), anti-psychotic (lithium), antibiotic (rifampin), immunosuppressant (cyclosporine), anti-HIV (ritonavir), anti-hypertensive (aliskiren, enalapril, captopril, lisinopril, ramipril), blood thinner (heparin), aldosterone receptor antagonist (spironolactone), diuretics, and potassium supplements.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, angioedema, low blood pressure, congestive heart failure, hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium), kidney or liver impairment.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ASPIRIN
  • IBUPROFEN
  • NAPROXEN
  • CELECOXIB
  • ETORICOXIB
  • DICLOFENAC
  • LITHIUM
  • CYCLOSPORINE
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • RITONAVIR
  • ALISKIREN
  • ENALAPRIL
  • CAPTOPRIL
  • LISINOPRIL
  • RAMIPRIL
  • HEPARIN
  • SPIRONOLACTONE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • You are advised to consume low salt and low-fat diet while taking Diovan 160 Tablet 14's. 
  • Regular exercise is also recommended to complement treatment with Diovan 160 Tablet 14's.
  • Eat a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Maintain a healthy weight with proper diet and exercise.
  • Managing stress with meditation, yoga, massage would also help in treating high blood pressure.
  • Avoid consuming food rich in potassium such as banana, broccoli, almonds, avocado, and potassium supplements.

Special Advise

  • Regular monitoring of blood pressure levels, kidney function and electrolyte levels while taking Diovan 160 Tablet 14's is advised.
  • Diovan 160 Tablet 14's may increase your potassium levels. Before using potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hypertension: It is a condition in which the blood exerts increased pressure on the walls of blood vessels leading to hypertension. This condition can lead to hardened arteries (blood vessels), decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Raised blood pressure can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when the blood supply to the heart is blocked). Additionally, high blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. Symptoms of high blood pressure include headache, dizziness, nose bleed, changes in vision, chest pain, weakness and dyspnoea (shortness of breath). However, most of the time, the signs and symptoms of hypertension are none.

Heart failure: Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump sufficient blood to the body's remaining parts. Symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, and swollen legs.

Myocardial infarction: Myocardial infarction, also known as heart attack, is a condition in which blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked. The blockade usually occurs due to the build-up of fat/cholesterol in the coronary artery. Symptoms include pain or tightness in the chest, neck, arms or back, weakness, lightheadedness, anxiety and abnormal heartbeat.

Country of origin

Spain

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sandoz House, Shiv Sagar Estate, Worli Mumbai -400 018, India
Other Info - DIO0009

FAQs

Diovan 160 Tablet 14's works by blocking the effect of angiotensin II receptors which tighten the blood vessels, causing increased blood pressure. By blocking the effect of angiotensin II receptors, Diovan 160 Tablet 14's makes it easier for the heart to pump blood to all body parts by relaxing and widening the blood vessels. Thereby, Diovan 160 Tablet 14's helps in lowering the blood pressure to normal.
Please do not stop taking Diovan 160 Tablet 14's without consulting your doctor on your own as it may lead to a rise in blood pressure. Continue taking Diovan 160 Tablet 14's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Diovan 160 Tablet 14's.
Orthostatic hypotension could be a side-effect of Diovan 160 Tablet 14's. Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking, instead, lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better. People taking Diovan 160 Tablet 14's are advised to regularly monitor their blood pressure levels to avoid such unpleasant events.
High blood pressure increases the workload on the arteries and heart. If untreated, it could damage the heart, brain, and kidney's blood vessels, resulting in a stroke, heart failure or kidney failure. Hypertension increases the risk of heart attacks. Therefore, anti-hypertensives such as Diovan 160 Tablet 14's are used to lower the blood pressure to normal, this reduces the risk of developing these disorders.
Avoid taking NSAIDs with Diovan 160 Tablet 14's unless prescribed by the doctor as it could lead to an increased risk of kidney impairment and loss of anti-hypertensive effect.
Talk to your doctor before taking potassium supplements, potassium-sparing diuretics or salt substitutes along with Diovan 160 Tablet 14's as it might cause an increase in serum potassium and serum creatinine levels.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Diovan 160 Tablet 14's as it may cause increased dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Diovan 160 Tablet 14's belongs to pregnancy category D. Avoid taking Diovan 160 Tablet 14's if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, as Diovan 160 Tablet 14's can cause harm to the developing fetus.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown if Diovan 160 Tablet 14's passes into breastmilk. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether Diovan 160 Tablet 14's can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Diovan 160 Tablet 14's may cause dizziness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Diovan 160 Tablet 14's should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have liver problems or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Diovan 160 Tablet 14's should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney problems or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Diovan 160 Tablet 14's is not recommended for children below 6 years as efficacy and safety have not been established.

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