Diovaal 40 mg Tablet

Diovaal 40 mg Tablet contains valsartan 40 mg in each tablet. It is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used to help treat high blood pressure and, in some patients, heart failure or to improve outcomes after certain heart problems. By lowering blood pressure, Diovaal 40 mg Tablet can reduce strain on the heart and blood vessels. It is a prescription medicine and should be used only as directed by a healthcare professional.

How it works: Valsartan blocks angiotensin II from tightening blood vessels, so the vessels relax and blood can flow more easily. In tablet form, Diovaal 40 mg Tablet delivers a measured oral dose that is absorbed after swallowing and then works throughout the body to help lower blood pressure.

Diovaal 40 mg Tablet is the lower-strength tablet in this brand line, and it is often chosen when a doctor wants to start cautiously or fine-tune treatment. Compared with Diovaal 160 mg Tablet, the 40 mg strength is not meant to be a substitute for a higher dose; it may be used for people who need a gentler beginning, dose adjustment, or combination therapy.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Heart failure in selected patients
• After a heart attack, in certain patients
• To help protect the heart and blood vessels by lowering blood pressure

• Swallow Diovaal 40 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same time each day if your prescriber tells you to use it regularly.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist specifically says it is okay.
• If you feel dizzy, rise slowly from sitting or lying down.
• Keep taking it even if you feel well, because high blood pressure often has no symptoms.

Each Diovaal 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of valsartan. The dose is usually taken once daily, but some patients may be prescribed a different schedule based on their condition and response; the doctor decides the exact dose and whether it should be increased. Do not take more than prescribed, and the maximum daily amount depends on the condition being treated and your prescriber’s instructions.

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
• Headache
• Fatigue or tiredness
• Low blood pressure symptoms like lightheadedness
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• At this 40 mg strength, dizziness or low blood pressure may be more noticeable when treatment is first started or the dose is increased

• Do not use during pregnancy, because valsartan can seriously harm an unborn baby.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, or a history of dehydration.
• Diovaal 40 mg Tablet can lower blood pressure further if you drink alcohol, so use caution.
• Be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how this tablet affects you.
• This medicine can raise potassium levels, so avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor approves them.
• Your doctor may monitor blood pressure, kidney function, and potassium during treatment.
• Do not start or stop other blood pressure medicines without medical advice, especially if you already feel weak, dizzy, or dehydrated.

• Potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes
• ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril or enalapril, unless specifically directed
• Other blood pressure medicines or diuretics, which may increase dizziness or low blood pressure
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen, which can affect kidney function and reduce blood pressure control
• Lithium, which may have increased levels when taken with valsartan

Store Diovaal 40 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from moisture and out of reach of children.