Diovan film-coated tab    B        

Manufacturer 

Novartis

Distributor 

Diethelm

Contents

Valsartan 

MIMS Class

Angiotensin II Antagonists 

Indications    

Hypertension, heart failure. 

Dosage    

Hypertension 80 mg once daily. May be increased to 160 mg daily or another antihypertensive may be added. Heart failure 40 mg bd. Uptitration to 80 & 160 mg bd daily as tolerated by patient. 

Contraindication  

Pregnancy. 

Precautions  

Risk of hypotension in Na &/or vol-depleted patients, renal artery stenosis, severe renal impairment, biliary cirrhosis or obstruction, road users, lactation. Concomitant treatment w/ K-sparing diuretics or K supplements. Pregnancy & lactation. Severe heart failure. 

Adverse Reactions  

Headache, dizziness, fatigue. Rarely, hypersensitivity reactions, renal impairment. 

Drug Interaction    

Concomitant treatment w/ K-sparing diuretics or K supplements. Concomitant treatment w/ ACE inhibitors & β-blockers in heart failure. 

Packing/Presentation    

80mg x 28's  

160mg x 28's  

Pregnancy Category