Diovan contains an active ingredient, Valsartan, which helps reduce high blood pressure, thus lowering the likelihood of any future heart attack & stroke. It can also be used to improve the symptoms of chronic heart failure. This drug helps to preserve kidney function, particularly in patients with diabetes. Hypertension is a situation in which the blood vessels have steadily raised pressure. In hypertension, the blood exerts amplified pressure on the walls of the vessels. Therefore, it is also known as high blood pressure. Heart Failure is a situation in which the heart is unable to pump adequate blood to meet the body's needs. Heart failure is a syndrome that can result from any structural or functional cardiac disorder that impairs the capability of the ventricle to fill with or eject blood. This medicine may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. This medicine is readily available at all the primary pharmacy, drugstores, & medical supply stores & must be taken strictly on doctor's prescription only.

Manufacturer:

Novartis India Ltd. is one of the primary pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Diovan.

Strength:

Diovan Tablet contains an active constituent, Valsartan. This medicine is readily available in other substitutes and also at all the primary online pharmacy, drugstores, & medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Diovan (Valsartan):

Diovan is used in the treatment in the following conditions:

•     Congestive Heart Failure
•     Hypertension
•     Myocardial infarction

How Diovan (Valsartan) Works:

Diovan has an active ingredient; Valsartan, which is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). This drug relaxes blood vessel by blocking the action of a chemical which usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, thus allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs & the heart to pump more efficiently. Valsartan blocks the actions ofangiotensin II that include constricting blood vessels & activatingaldosterone, to reduce blood pressure.This drug binds to angiotensin type I receptors (AT1), working as an antagonist.

Before You Use Diovan (Valsartan):

Make certain that:

•     You are not sensitive to Valsartan
•     You are not having any grave Disease
•     Your doctor must be well-informed regarding your medicinal history like your pre-existing disease, surgeries & Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, lifestyle, etc.

What Should You Avoid While Taking Diovan (Valsartan):

•     You should avoid taking alcohol
•     You should avoid driving
•     You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Diovan (Valsartan):

You should not take Diovan if you:

•     Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity
•     Have liver problems
•     Have kidney problems
•     Have Hyperkalemia
•     Have Hypotension
•     Are pregnant
•     Have infections
•     Are breastfeeding

Tell Your Doctor If You:

•     Have an Allergy to the Tablet
•     Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs
•     Have Liver/ Kidney disease
•     Have infections

Dosage:

Diovan contains an active ingredient, Valsartan, which helps reduce high blood pressure, thus lowering the likelihood of any future heart attack & stroke. This medicine is readily available in different substitutes & strengths & has got to be purchased or taken on doctor's prescription only. You must speak about with your physician for adjustment of dosage and time of the medicine given that age & severity of the disease differ from person to person, and this can only be finest judged by your doctor.
Adults are advised to take Diovan at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take Diovan regularly on time for better results.

How Much Of The Diovan (Valsartan) to Be Used:

As Diovan is available in various strengths & substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor's prescriptions & instructions to take Diovan. You should not take the Tablet on your own & for a longer time than recommended by the doctor.
How To Take The Diovan (Valsartan):

Take Diovan in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine as a whole and not chew, crush, or break the Tablet. Diovan can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Diovan (Valsartan):

You are always advised to take Diovan as prescribed. You must not start/stop using this medication on your own. You have to follow all the guidelines given by your doctor, rigorously. You should not take the Tablet in a larger or smaller degree or for a longer period than recommended by your doctor.

Overdose:

You have to seek medical emergency treatment and/ or get in touch with your medical doctor instantly in case of some overdose symptoms. The emergency action will be initiated without holdup by your medical doctor if they detect overdose symptoms.

Missed Dose:

What Are The Side Effects Of The Diovan (Valsartan):

•     Weakness in arms, hands, legs or fee
•     Dizziness
•     Stomach pain
•     Chills
•     Difficult or painful urination
•     Fast heartbeat
•     Back pain
•     Chest tightness
•     Nasal congestion
•     Sore throat
•     Acid or sour stomach
•     Heart burn
•     Increased potassium level in the blood

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Some medicines have been reported to interact with Diovan. These interactions might produce some needless or unfavorable effects and/or cause your drug not to function properly. You must continually have a discussion with your doctor if you are taking other prescription/ Supplements so that well calculated medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

•     Lithium carbonate
•     Enoxaparin
•     Tamsulosin
•     Indapamide
•     Nimesulide
•     Aliskiren
•     Captopril
•     Insulin
•     Dexamethasone
•     Diclofenac

It can also interact with the following disease condition:

•     Infections
•     Angioedema
•     Liver disease
•     Kidney disease
•     You must avoid taking potassium containing foods & supplements while taking this medicine due to the increased risk of weakness, confusion, irregular heartbeat, etc.

Warning And Precaution:

Diovan can worsen the conditions like:
    Allergy
    Kidney/ Liver disease
    Use of this medicine is not recommended by small children less than 6 years of age
    You have to frequently get your blood tests done to check your blood cells, liver & kidney function, electrolyte levels (like potassium) & hemoglobin levels during treatment with this medicine
    You must also get your blood pressure & levels of proteins in urine checked regularly while taking this medicine
    You are advised to follow a strict exercise & diet regimen along with this medicine to get the best possible effect
    You must not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding
    You must not drive or operate heavy machines simultaneously as taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness
    Always talk about with your medical doctor straight away to get the most excellent possible treatment if you are observing several of the above mentioned conditions.

Things To Remember:
    Keep the Diovant out of reach & sight of the children
    This medicine is strictly used with vigilance for treatment of children
    Diovan not suggested for use in pregnant women owing to the increased risk of harmful effects on the unborn baby
    You must always check up the information in particular printed on the leaflet/ insert of the medicine
    Always talk about with your medical doctor if you have any doubt in case of the dosage, time & strength of the medicine.

Indications:
Diovan should be taken as recommended by your doctor. Do not take this prescription for a longer period than recommended by the medical doctor.
Store the Diovan at room temperature in dark & dry place. Make sure the Tablet is intact & not broken while purchasing or storing.