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| Brand Name | Diovan |
| Generic Name | Valsartan |
| Category | Blood Pressure |
| Medication | 80 mg |
What is Valsartan (Generic Diovan) and what are its uses?
Valsartan (Generic Diovan) helps lower blood pressure to normal levels.
Valsartan (Generic Diovan) controls high blood pressure, but it is not a cure. High blood pressure can damage your kidneys, and may lead to a stroke or heart failure. Valsartan (Generic Diovan) helps prevent these things from happening.
How does Valsartan (Generic Diovan) treat?
Valsartan (Generic Diovan) contains the active ingredient valsartan, which is a type of medicine called an angiotensin II antagonist. Valsartan (Generic Diovan) works by preventing the action of a hormone in the body called angiotensin II.
Angiotensin II is involved in regulating blood pressure and fluid balance. Valsartan (Generic Diovan) acts on special angiotensin receptors in the body, with two main results. Firstly, Valsartan (Generic Diovan) causes the peripheral blood vessels to narrow, and secondly, it stimulates the production of another hormone called aldosterone. Aldosterone causes salt and water to be retained by the kidneys, which increases the volume of fluid in the blood vessels.
Valsartan (Generic Diovan) blocks the receptors that angiotensin II acts on, and so prevents its actions. The main result of this is that the peripheral blood vessels are allowed to widen, which means that there is more space and less resistance in these blood vessels. This is the main mechanism by which the pressure in the blood vessels is lowered.
The combined overall effect of these changes is to lower the blood pressure, hence Valsartan (Generic Diovan) is used to treat high blood pressure.
Dosage: How should you take Valsartan (Generic Diovan)?
Take Valsartan (Generic Diovan) tablets orally.
Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. Valsartan (Generic Diovan) can be taken with or without food. Take your Valsartan (Generic Diovan) doses at regular intervals. Do not take Valsartan (Generic Diovan) more often than directed.
Valsartan (Generic Diovan) Dosage for Adults
High Blood Pressure
The usual starting dose of Valsartan (Generic Diovan) is 80 or 160 milligrams or more once a day. If your blood pressure does not go down, your doctor may increase the dose of Valsartan (Generic Diovan) or add a diuretic to your regimen. The maximum recommended dose of Valsartan (Generic Diovan) is 320 milligrams a day.
Heart Failure
The usual starting dose of Valsartan (Generic Diovan) is 40 milligrams taken twice a day. The doctor may increase the dose of Valsartan (Generic Diovan) to 80 or 160 milligrams twice daily depending on your tolerance for Valsartan (Generic Diovan). The maximum dose of Valsartan (Generic Diovan) is 320 milligrams daily.
Valsartan (Generic Diovan) Dosage for Children
Valsartan (Generic Diovan) is not recommended for use in children.
Have you skipped your Valsartan (Generic Diovan) dose?
If you have missed a dose of Valsartan (Generic Diovan), take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses of Valsartan (Generic Diovan).
If you take too much of Valsartan (Generic Diovan)?
Incase of an overdose with Valsartan (Generic Diovan) seek medical emergency immediately.
Symptoms of Valsartan (Generic Diovan) overdose include
Effect of other drugs consumed with Valsartan (Generic Diovan)
The following drugs may interact with Valsartan (Generic Diovan). They may increase or decrease the activity of Valsartan (Generic Diovan).
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including nonprescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way Valsartan (Generic Diovan) works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
Who should not take Valsartan (Generic Diovan)?
Valsartan (Generic Diovan) should not be used if you suffer from blockage of the bile duct (biliary obstruction) or liver cirrhosis or severely decreased liver function.
Valsartan (Generic Diovan) should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.
If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using Valsartan (Generic Diovan) and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Valsartan (Generic Diovan) can cause injury or even death to the unborn child when used during the last 6 months of pregnancy. As soon as you find out that you're pregnant, stop taking Valsartan (Generic Diovan) and call your doctor. Both of these drugs may also appear in breast milk and could affect the nursing infant. If Valsartan (Generic Diovan) is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to avoid breastfeeding while you are taking Valsartan (Generic Diovan).
In rare cases, Valsartan (Generic Diovan) can cause a severe drop in blood pressure. The problem is more likely if your body's supply of water has been depleted by high doses of diuretics. Symptoms include light-headedness or faintness, and are more likely when you first start taking Valsartan (Generic Diovan). Call your doctor if any of these symptoms occur. You may need to have your dosage adjusted.
What should you watch for while taking Valsartan (Generic Diovan)?
Check your blood pressure regularly while you are taking Valsartan (Generic Diovan). Ask your prescriber or health care professional what your blood pressure should be and when you should contact him or her. When you check your blood pressure, write down the measurements to show your prescriber or health care professional. If you are taking Valsartan (Generic Diovan) for a long time you must visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Make sure you schedule appointments on a regular basis.
You may experience dizziness. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that requires mental alertness until you know how Valsartan (Generic Diovan) affects you. To avoid dizziness, do not stand or sit up quickly.
Avoid salt substitutes unless your prescriber or health care professional tells you otherwise.
If you are going to have surgery tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking Valsartan (Generic Diovan)
Possible Side effects of Valsartan (Generic Diovan)
Side effects of Valsartan (Generic Diovan) that you should report to your health care professional as soon as possible:
Rare or uncommon side effects of Valsartan (Generic Diovan) :
Other side effects of Valsartan (Generic Diovan) :
Side effects of Valsartan (Generic Diovan) that should be reported to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome:
