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Diovan Description
This belongs to a class of drugs known as the Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers [ARBs], and is used to treat hypertension and heart failure.
Valsartan acts on a chemical known as angiotensin II [AT2] that leads to narrowing of the blood vessels. Valsartan prevents the constriction of the blood vessels, which leads to easier flow of blood and oxygen to the body. This lowers high blood pressure, and eases the burden on the heart, enabling it to function smoothly.
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Uses of Valsartan
Valsartan is prescribed for treating hypertension, and congestive heart failure [when the heart muscles weaken and cannot function normally due to some underlying cause]. This medicine is also administered after a heart attack to reduce the risk of death.
It is not meant for children below 6 years [who can be treated with this for hypertension], or those who have severe kidney problems.
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Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, try to take it soon provided there is sufficient time for the next one, otherwise leave out the missed dose and take the regular one, but don’t double your dose.
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Side-effects
Some of the common, less serious side effects may include:-
- Headache;
- Dizziness;
- Weakness/Tiredness;
- Backache;
- Stuffy nose;
- Sore throat, and/or cough;
- Stomachache/diarrhea/constipation;
- Loss of libido;
- Insomnia;
- Anxiety.
If you have an allergic reaction such as:- itching, rash, swelling in the face/lips/tongue/throat, stop the medicine and ask your doctor for help.
If any symptom persists or gets worse, or if any other serious or unusual symptoms occur such as the following, contact the physician and seek emergency help immediately:
- Difficulty in breathing;
- Severe dizziness, or fainting;
- Chest pain;
- Rapid heartbeats;
- Numbness/tingling sensation;
- Edema;
- Sudden gain in weight;
- Muscular pain/weakness/tenderness that maybe accompanied by fever, nausea, vomiting, and dark urine.
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Overdose
If you think you’ve overdosed, contact your local poison control center or emergency room at once. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Overdose symptoms may include: rapid/slow heartbeat, severe dizziness, or fainting.
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Interactions
Some of the medicines/products with which Valsartan interacts, are:-
- ACE Inhibitors like Benazepril, Captopril, Lisinopril, or Ramipril;
- NSAIDs, or Aspirin;
- Beta blockers for treating hypertension like Atenolol, or Metoprolo
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- Corticosteroids such as Prednisone;
- Diuretics such as Furosemide, Hydrochlorothiazide, or Torsemide;
- Potassium-sparing diuretics like Amiloride, Spironolactone, or Triamterene;
- Potassium supplements;
- Mood stabilizers like Lithium;
- Cardiac antidysrhhythmics such as Digoxin;
- Nicotine.
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Contraindication
This medicine is contraindicated if you are in the 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy.
Storage
After you buy Diovan, store it at a room temperature of 25oC, safe from heat, light and dampness. Keep it out of reach of children and pets.
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Precautions
- Before treatment begins, patients [or their parents] must inform the doctor/pediatrician of their medical history, particularly if you suffer from any heart/liver/kidney disease, diabetes, severe dehydration, and high potassium blood levels.
- Let the doctor know about all medicines [OTC and prescription]-nutritional supplements-herbal products you are taking, and any allergies you have, particularly to anything in this medicine, or to ACE Inhibitors such as Captopril or Lisinopril.
- Many OTC drugs for cough-and-cold may contain medicines that will interact with Diovan, so do not take any medicine without your doctor’s knowledge.
- When you purchase Diovan and start therapy, remember that it may take you 2 to 4 weeks to get relief if you are taking it for high BP.
- Your blood pressure will have to be regularly checked.
- Do not take potassium supplements, or salt substitutes containing potassium with Diovan, as this can worsen your condition.
- Keep all lab appointments as your doctor will want to monitor your kidney function and potassium blood levels.
- Should you require any kind of surgery, inform the surgeon/dentist that you are taking this medicine.
- To limit feeling dizzy, it is recommended that you get up slowly when you are lying or sitting down.
- This drug is not recommended for use at all in the 2nd & 3rd trimester of pregnancy, or for lactating women. Those who conceive while on this medication should notify their doctor at once.
- Those who drive, operate machinery, or perform risky tasks, should refrain from doing so until they know how this drug affects them and are sure of handling its’ effects.
- Ask your doctor to prescribe the right diet for you.
- An exercise plan to help you keep fit, along with this medicine will be of benefit to you; consult your doctor regarding this.
- Limit your intake of alcohol/alcoholic beverages.
- If you experience any unusual muscular weakness/tenderness/pain with flu-like symptoms and dark urine, contact your doctor at once; it could be a rare breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue leading to kidney failure.
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Dosage of Diovan
The number of doses depends on the condition for which treatment is being taken and dosage is different for adults and children. Take the dose as prescribed, at the same time every day, with a glassful of water. It can be taken with/without meals.
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Notes
Read the Patient Information every time you buy a refill - it may have some new information. Your cardiologist will be able to tell you more about the uses, side effects, interactions, and precautions associated with this medication.
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