Diovan 160 Tablet

Diovan 160 Tablet contains 160 mg of valsartan in each tablet. Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used to help lower blood pressure and support treatment of certain heart and kidney-related conditions. Diovan 160 Tablet is a prescription-strength oral tablet for adults who need a mid-to-higher maintenance dose of valsartan based on their doctor’s assessment. Lower tablet strengths are commonly used when a smaller dose is needed or when treatment is being adjusted.

How it works: Valsartan in Diovan 160 Tablet blocks angiotensin II from tightening blood vessels. By relaxing the vessels, the tablet helps blood flow more easily and lowers the pressure the heart has to pump against.

This Diovan 160 Tablet is a 160 mg tablet, which is not a starter-strength tablet for everyone. Because it is a full-strength maintenance dose, it may be chosen when a doctor wants more blood-pressure lowering or when a patient has already tolerated lower valsartan doses and needs a step-up. Since this is the only strength sold in your range, it fits patients whose prescribed dose matches 160 mg valsartan per tablet.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Lowering risk related to long-term high blood pressure
• Heart failure, when prescribed
• Improving blood pressure control after a doctor’s dose adjustment
• Kidney protection in some patients with hypertension and diabetes, when prescribed

• Swallow Diovan 160 Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is okay.
• Stand up slowly if you feel dizzy, especially when starting treatment or after a dose increase.
• Follow the exact schedule your doctor gives you; do not take extra tablets to make up for missed blood pressure control.

Each Diovan 160 Tablet provides 160 mg of valsartan per tablet. How often it is taken depends on the condition being treated, but it is often prescribed once daily, and your doctor may adjust the schedule based on blood pressure response and kidney function. The maximum daily amount is set by the prescriber for your specific condition; do not exceed the dose your doctor tells you to take.

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

Common side effects of Valsartan may include:

• Dizziness, especially after the first doses or dose increases
• Headache
• Fatigue or tiredness
• Low blood pressure or lightheadedness
• Nausea
• Back pain
• Diarrhea

• Do not use during pregnancy; valsartan can harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, dehydration, or low blood pressure.
• This 160 mg strength may cause more dizziness than lower strengths in sensitive patients, especially when starting or increasing the dose.
• Avoid potassium supplements or salt substitutes with potassium unless your doctor approves them.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness and low blood pressure.
• Be careful driving or using machinery until you know how Diovan 160 Tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you take diuretics, have heart failure, or recently had vomiting or diarrhea, since blood pressure can drop too low.

• ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril or enalapril
• Aliskiren, especially in patients with diabetes
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Potassium supplements and potassium-containing salt substitutes
• Other blood pressure medicines, including diuretics and beta blockers

Store Diovan 160 Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture and excessive heat, and keep it out of reach of children.