Diovan 160 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Diovan 160 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE
Diovan 160 does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Diovan 160 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Diovan 160 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular blood pressure monitoring is recommended. No dose adjustment is needed in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
CAUTION
Diovan 160 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Diovan 160 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Diovan 160mg Tablet
Introduction
Diovan 160 is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure and heart disease. Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attack and stroke. This medicine is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes.
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Uses of Diovan 160
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Heart failure
Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Side effects of Diovan 160
Common
Headache
Dizziness
Flu-like symptoms
Stomach pain
Decreased blood pressure
Diarrhea
Back pain
Rash
Increased creatinine level in blood
How to use Diovan 160
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Diovan 160 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Diovan 160 works
Diovan 160 is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes the blood vessel by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different orga ... Show more
What if you forget to take Diovan 160?
If you miss a dose of Diovan 160, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.
Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Do not take Diovan 160 if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Brief Description
Indication
Heart failure, Hypertension, Post myocardial infarction
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Hypertension
Adult: Initially, 80 mg once daily, may be increased to 160 mg once daily if needed. Max: 320 mg once daily.
Heart failure
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Child Dose
Oral
Hypertension
Child: As tab: >6 yr <35 kg: Initially, 40 mg once daily. Max: 80 mg once daily;
35-80 kg: Initially, 80 mg once daily. Max: 160 ... Show more
Renal Dose
Renal impairment
CrCl >30 mL/min: No dose adjustment necessary in adults
CrCl <30 mL/min: Use with caution in adults; not studied in children
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity; severe hepatic impairment, cirrhosis or biliary obstruction; primary hyperaldosteronism. Pregnancy (2nd and 3rd trimesters) and lact ... Show more
Mode of Action
Valsartan, an angiotensin II type 1 (AT1) receptor antagonist, produces its BP lowering effects by inhibiting angiotensin II-induced vasoconstriction, ... Show more
Precaution
Patients w/ renal artery stenosis, heart failure, aortic or mitral stenosis, severe Na and/or volume depletion. Renal and mild to moderate hepatic imp ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Dizziness (17%; heart failure),Increased blood urea nitrogen (BUN; 17%)
1-10%
Hyperkalemia (4-10%),Dizziness (2-8%; hypertension),Hypotensio ... Show more
Interaction
May antagonise hypotensive effects and increase the risk of renal impairment w/ NSAIDs. Increased risk of hyperkalaemia w/ K-sparing diuretics, K supp ... Show more
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