Diovan 80 mg 28 Tabs

Diovan 80 mg 28 Tabs For High Blood Pressure

Diovan 80 tablets contain Valsartan.

Valsartan blocks the effect of angiotensin II, which is a substance in the body that tightens blood vessels and makes your blood pressure rise. When the effect of angiotensin II is blocked, your blood vessels relax and your blood pressure goes down.

Active ingredients:
Valsartan.

Indications:
Diovan tablets used for:
• Hypertension.
• Heart failure.

How to use:
Take diovan 80 tablets as per as direction of the doctor.

Points of interest:
• Diovan tablets may cause dizziness, get up from a lying or sitting position gradually to avoid dizziness on standing.
• Most adverse effects are dose-related, start at low dose and increase gradually to minimize adverse effects.
• Do not take potassium supplements while using Diovan tablets.

Side effects of Diovan tablets:
• Dizziness.
• Headache.
• Hyperkalaemia.

Cautions:
• Angiotensin II inhibitors should not be initiated during pregnancy.
• Not to be given to patients with severe hepatic impairment.
• Increased risk of severe hypotension and renal insufficiency when patients are treated with medicinal products that affect the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.
• Periodic monitoring of potassium and creatinine serum levels is recommended when used in patients with impaired renal function.

Valsartan 80 and other medicine :
• ACE inhibitors: the risk of hyperkalemia is increased when valsartan is given with ACE inhibitors.
• Ciclosporin: the risk of hyperkalemia is increased.
• Potassium salts: the risk of hyperkalemia is increased.

Quantity:
28 Tabs

Store at room temperature