Diovaal 160 mg Tablet

Diovaal 160 mg Tablet contains 160 mg of valsartan in each tablet. Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used to help treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and certain heart-related conditions after a heart attack. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily, which can lower blood pressure and reduce strain on the heart.

How it works: Valsartan in this tablet blocks angiotensin II, a natural substance that tightens blood vessels. By blocking that effect, Diovaal 160 mg Tablet helps blood vessels stay relaxed and lowers the pressure the heart has to pump against.

Diovaal 160 mg Tablet is a higher-strength valsartan tablet than Diovaal 40 mg Tablet, so it is usually chosen when a doctor needs a stronger blood-pressure or heart-failure effect. It is not a starter strength for everyone, and some people are first adjusted on lower doses before moving to Diovaal 160 mg Tablet depending on how they respond and tolerate treatment.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Heart failure
• After heart attack in selected patients
• Reducing cardiovascular strain as prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Diovaal 160 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it at the same time each day if your doctor tells you to use it daily.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor tells you otherwise.
• If you feel dizzy when standing up, rise slowly from sitting or lying down.
• Do not stop taking Diovaal 160 mg Tablet suddenly without medical advice.

Each Diovaal 160 mg Tablet provides 160 mg of valsartan per tablet. Depending on the condition being treated, it may be taken once daily or in divided doses, but the exact schedule is determined by the prescribing doctor. Do not exceed the dose your doctor prescribes; in some adults the total daily dose may be adjusted, but the right amount must be individualized.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Valsartan may include:

• Dizziness, especially when standing up
• Low blood pressure
• Headache
• Fatigue or weakness
• Nausea
• Back pain
• More swelling or lightheadedness can occur if the dose is too strong for you

• Diovaal 160 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it may cause more dizziness or low blood pressure in people who are sensitive to valsartan.
• Tell your doctor if you are dehydrated, vomiting, or have diarrhea, because blood pressure can drop too much.
• Avoid use during pregnancy, as valsartan can seriously harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or a history of low blood pressure.
• Do not take potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor approves them.
• Alcohol may increase dizziness or lightheadedness with this tablet.
• Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how Diovaal 160 mg Tablet affects you.

• Potassium supplements and potassium salt substitutes
• ACE inhibitors and other ARBs
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Lithium
• Diuretics or other blood pressure medicines

Store Diovaal 160 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and direct light.