Generic name: valsartan [ val-SAR-tan ]
Brand name: Diovan
Dosage form: oral tablet (160 mg; 320 mg; 40 mg; 80 mg)
Drug class:Angiotensin receptor blockers
What is valsartan?
Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (sometimes called an ARB).
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children who are at least 1 year old. Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.
Valsartan is also used in adults to treat heart failure and lower your risk of needing to be hospitalized, and to lower your risk of death after a heart attack.
Valsartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use if you are pregnant. Stop using valsartan and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
If you have diabetes, do not take valsartan with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use valsartan if you are allergic to it.
If you have diabetes, do not take valsartan with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
You may also need to avoid taking valsartan with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
a heart condition other than one being treated with valsartan;
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis); or
if you are on a low-salt diet.
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