DIOVAN (Valsartan) is prescribed by the physicians for the patients with High blood pressure, congestive heart failure and post-myocardial infarction patients. DIOVAN (Valsartan) is an Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) that acts by competitively blocking the Angiotensin receptors. By this mechanism, DIOVAN (Valsartan) can block the action of the chemicals that cause the Blood Pressure can be prevented. DIOVAN (Valsartan) prevents the blood vessels from the contraction which can reduce the Blood Pressure and helps the blood flow dynamics. DIOVAN (Valsartan) can reduce the recurrence of Myocardial Infarction and prevent the fatal consequences. DIOVAN (Valsartan) may be prescribed alone or in combination with other anti-hypertensive drugs for the beneficial effects.
Who should not take DIOVAN (Valsartan)?
DIOVAN (Valsartan) should not be prescribed for the patients with acute or chronic kidney diseases, liver diseases and skeletal muscle disorders. If you are having alcohol consuming habits, you should refrain from the same while taking DIOVAN (Valsartan) as prescribed by the Physician. If you are in third trimester of pregnancy, you must avoid taking the DIOVAN (Valsartan). Because it is classified as a Pregnancy Category – C drug, according to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines. If you are a nursing mother, you should consult your health care physician before taking DIOVAN (Valsartan). Also if you feel you are dehydrated, you must avoid taking DIOVAN (Valsartan), which can pose serious life threatening problem. If you are taking Diuretic drugs, NSAIDs, Potassium sparing diuretics like amiloride, Furosemide, Spironolactone, triamterene you should consult your physician before taking DIOVAN (Valsartan).
DIOVAN (Valsartan) Side Effects:
DIOVAN (Valsartan) can cause mild to moderate side effects and also it differs from person to person. Most of them experienced the allergic episodes which may be systemic or localised, palpitations, dyspnoea, vertigo, constipation, dry mouth, dyspepsia, pruritis and rashes, musculoskeletal problems, sleeping disorders with or with out anxiety, anorexia and rarely impotence. Some less common side-effects of DIOVAN (Valsartan) are the alopecia (baldness), Chest pain and angioedema, vasculitis, abnormal liver function test and transaminases levels, immunological dysfunction are also reported.
How should I take DIOVAN (Valsartan)?
The recommended dosage for the DIOVAN (Valsartan) is 40 – 320 mg daily, depends up on the severity of the disease and the person. DIOVAN (Valsartan) may be prescribed alone or in combination with some other anti-hypertensive drugs for the beneficial effects. The following instruction should be followed to take the DIOVAN (Valsartan) – 40 – 320 mg daily: (1) Take DIOVAN (Valsartan) first thing in the morning before you eat or drink anything except plain water. 2) Take DIOVAN (Valsartan) while you are sitting or standing up. 3) Take DIOVAN (Valsartan) with 6 to 8 ounces (about 1 cup) of plain water. Do not take DIOVAN (Valsartan) with any other drink besides plain water. Do not take DIOVAN (Valsartan) with coffee, tea, juice, milk or other dairy drinks. 4) Swallow DIOVAN (Valsartan) as a whole. Do not chew the tablet or keep DIOVAN (Valsartan) in your mouth to melt or dissolve. After taking DIOVAN (Valsartan) you must wait at least 30 minutes BEFORE: 1) lying down. You may sit, stand, or do normal activities like read the newspaper or take a walk. 2) Eating or drinking anything except plain water.
Keep taking DIOVAN (Valsartan) for as long as your health care provider tells you to do so. To treat your problems or keep you from getting these symptoms, you have to take DIOVAN (Valsartan) as often and in the way DIOVAN (Valsartan) as prescribed by your Physician.
What is the important information I should know about DIOVAN (Valsartan)?
Take DIOVAN (Valsartan) exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
You can take DIOVAN (Valsartan) disregard of food intake.
Avoid Potassium supplements and salts while you take DIOVAN (Valsartan).
For DIOVAN (Valsartan) dosage one must follow his doctor's instructions.
It is important to take DIOVAN (Valsartan) regularly to get the most benefit, as directed by the Physician.
Avoid alcohol while you take DIOVAN (Valsartan) because it can increase the side-effects of DIOVAN (Valsartan).
Do not stop taking DIOVAN (Valsartan) without first talking to your doctor, even if you are feeling well. Even after your symptoms improve, you may require continuous treatment for quite some time, as directed by the Physician.
Check your Blood Pressure regularly.
Store DIOVAN (Valsartan) as per the instructions on the label.
Keep DIOVAN (Valsartan) away from the reach of the children and pets.
What happens if I miss a dose of DIOVAN (Valsartan)?
Take the missed dose of DIOVAN (Valsartan) as soon as you remember, during the same day. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and take DIOVAN (Valsartan) next day as routine dose. Do not take a double dose of the medication.
What happens if I overdose of DIOVAN (Valsartan)?
Please seek emergency medical attention immediately.
Where can I get more information on DIOVAN (Valsartan)?
DIOVAN (Valsartan) prescribed patients, who try to place an order for DIOVAN (Valsartan) from an online pharmacy store, can place their prescription order at the CanadaDrugsOnline.com which is an online Canadian pharmacy store.
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