Diovan
Valsartan
Ingredients & Drug Type
Diovan is listed as Antihypertensive containing Valsartan. A blood pressure or cardiovascular medicine that helps control pressure and reduce strain on vessels or the heart.
- Active ingredient
- Valsartan
- Therapeutic class
- Antihypertensive
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 80mg / 160mg
Dosing
- Adult
- 80–320mg مرة يومياً
- Frequency
- مرة يومياً
- Route
- oral
- Common catalog dose: 80–160mg.
- Frequency: مرة يومياً.
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Medical Overview
Diovan is listed as Antihypertensive containing Valsartan. A blood pressure or cardiovascular medicine that helps control pressure and reduce strain on vessels or the heart.
Diovan (valsartan) is a first-line ARB — effective BP control without ACE-inhibitor cough, with proven post-MI and heart-failure roles. Absolutely contraindicated in pregnancy; monitor potassium/creatinine periodically.
Uses / Indications
- High blood pressure
- heart failure
- post-myocardial infarction
- Hypertension, heart protection, or kidney protection according to the care plan.
Side Effects
- Dizziness
- hyperkalemia
- fatigue
- Dizziness, tiredness, headache, ankle swelling, or pulse changes depending on the medicine.
Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- renal artery stenosis
- Severe low blood pressure or allergy; some agents are unsafe in pregnancy or renal artery stenosis.
Warnings
- افحص البوتاسيوم والكرياتينين بعد أسابيع من البدء ثم دورياً. لا توقفه ذاتياً — الضغط الصامت لا يُدار بالمزاج. لنساء عمر الإنجاب: وسيلة موثوقة أو بديل. تابع ضغطك بقياسات منزلية مسجلة واعرضها بمراجعاتك — احجز متابعة قلبك عبر كلينكس جو.
- Do not stop blood pressure medicine suddenly without medical advice.
Drug Interactions
- مكملات وموفرات البوتاسيوم (ألداكتون) مع ACEI: بوتاسيوم خطر — جمع مضبوط اختصاصياً فقط. مضادات الالتهاب تضعفه وتجهد الكلى معه. الليثيوم يرتفع. لا يُجمع روتينياً مع ACEI.
- May interact with diuretics, potassium supplements, anti-inflammatory painkillers, and heart medicines.
Patient Guidance
- Measure blood pressure regularly.
- Stand slowly to reduce dizziness.
- Seek care for severe swelling, breathlessness, or fainting.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Diovan?
Diovan contains Valsartan and is categorized as Antihypertensive. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Diovan?
Catalog dosing information includes: 80–320mg مرة يومياً. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Diovan?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Diovan be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.