Diovan 160 Tablet

Q: Who should not be given Diovan 160 Tablet?

Diovan 160 Tablet should not be given to patients who are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, have diabetes, or impaired kidney function. Its use should be restricted if you are being treated with blood pressure lowering medicine containing aliskiren. It is important to know that a pregnant lady or one who intends to become pregnant should not use Diovan 160 Tablet.

Q: What class of medicine is Diovan 160 Tablet?

Diovan 160 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARAs). Angiotensin II is a substance in the body that causes vessels to tighten which leads to increase in blood pressure. Diovan 160 Tablet works by blocking the effect of angiotensin II. As a result, blood vessels relax and blood pressure is lowered.

Q: Does Diovan 160 Tablet cause weight gain?

No, Diovan 160 Tablet does not cause weight gain as a side effect. However, if your kidney function deteriorates, then your body may swell due to accumulation of water (fluid retention) because of which you may gain weight. Inform your doctor if you experience any unexplained weight gain or swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands.

Q: How long do I need to take Diovan 160 Tablet?

Continue taking Diovan 160 Tablet as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop taking it even if you start feeling better. You may even have to take it life long, since Diovan 160 Tablet does not cure high blood pressure or heart failure but controls them.

Q: What is the most important information I should know about Diovan 160 Tablet?

Taking Diovan 160 Tablet during the last months of pregnancy can cause serious harm or even death of the unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Do not take Diovan 160 Tablet if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking Diovan 160 Tablet, stop taking Diovan 160 Tablet and call your doctor immediately.

Q: Can I switch in between the brands of Diovan 160 Tablet, since currently the brand I am using is not available?

No, do not switch to a different Diovan 160 Tablet product unless your doctor says that you should. Since you have to take it daily, keep a stock of it. Each Diovan 160 Tablet product releases the medication differently in your body and cannot be used interchangeably.

Written By Dr. Radhika Dua, MDS, BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:00 AM (IST)

Diovan 160 Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attacks and stroke. This medicine is also effective in preserving kidney function in patients with diabetes.

Welcome Gift

10% EXTRA OFF on first order

with1MGANEW| Cash on delivery available

₹469

₹483

3% off

Get for

₹422

on orders above ₹150

Use Code 1MGANEW

Get for

₹431

on orders above ₹200

Use Code 1MGANEW

1/2

14 tablets

Genuine

Authenticity Assured

Prescription

required

25 people

bought recently

Size:

14 tablets

General Information

Contains

Valsartan (160mg)

Marketer

Novartis India Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

The content is shown in English

Product introduction

Diovan 160 Tablet can be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food during the day or at night. However, try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This is a widely used medicine and is considered safe for long-term use.

Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor. This medicine is tolerated well by most patients and has few side effects. Dizziness, particularly after the first dose, is known to occur in some people. This may be associated with low blood pressure, orthostatic hypotension, and rash. Let your doctor know if these side effects bother you or do not go away. No weight gain has been seen with the regular use of this medicine.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, blood pressure and potassium levels in your blood at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.

Uses of Diovan Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Prevention of heart attack and stroke
Heart failure

Side effects of Diovan Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Diovan

Dizziness
Decreased blood pressure
Rash
Increased creatinine level in blood
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)

How to use Diovan Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Diovan 160 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Diovan Tablet works

Diovan 160 Tablet is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It relaxes the blood vessel by blocking the action of a chemical that usually makes blood vessels tighter. This lowers the blood pressure, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly to different organs and the heart to pump more efficiently.

All substitutes for Diovan 160 Tablet

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.
Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen along with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Do not take Diovan 160 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Diovan 160 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Diovan 160 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Diovan 160 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Diovan 160 Tablet may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

CAUTION

Diovan 160 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Diovan 160 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular blood pressure monitoring is recommended. No dose adjustment is needed in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Diovan 160 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Diovan 160 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take for Diovan 160 Tablet to start working?

A substantial decrease in blood pressure can be experienced within 2 weeks of starting Diovan 160 Tablet. The medicine may take up to 4 weeks to show its complete effects.

Which medicine is considered safe for treating high blood pressure?

There are many blood pressure-lowering medicines which can be considered safe. Use of these medicines varies from person to person and can be based on various factors such as age, gender, other co-existing diseases, etc. For instance, a person below 55 years of age having no other coexisting disease may be prescribed angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARAs) (e.g., Diovan 160 Tablet, losartan, olmesartan) or Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors (e.g., ramipril, captopril, or enalapril) by the doctor.

Is Diovan 160 Tablet bad for kidneys?

Diovan 160 Tablet does not generally affect the working of a proper functioning kidney. However, it should be cautiously used in patients who have existing severe kidney impairment (creatinine clearance <10 ml/min) and are on dialysis as there is limited data to support the safety of these patients.

Who should not be given Diovan 160 Tablet?

Diovan 160 Tablet should not be given to patients who are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, have diabetes, or impaired kidney function. Its use should be restricted if you are being treated with blood pressure lowering medicine containing aliskiren. It is important to know that a pregnant lady or one who intends to become pregnant should not use Diovan 160 Tablet.

What class of medicine is Diovan 160 Tablet?

Diovan 160 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARAs). Angiotensin II is a substance in the body that causes vessels to tighten which leads to increase in blood pressure. Diovan 160 Tablet works by blocking the effect of angiotensin II. As a result, blood vessels relax and blood pressure is lowered.

Does Diovan 160 Tablet cause weight gain?

No, Diovan 160 Tablet does not cause weight gain as a side effect. However, if your kidney function deteriorates, then your body may swell due to accumulation of water (fluid retention) because of which you may gain weight. Inform your doctor if you experience any unexplained weight gain or swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands.

How long do I need to take Diovan 160 Tablet?

Continue taking Diovan 160 Tablet as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop taking it even if you start feeling better. You may even have to take it life long, since Diovan 160 Tablet does not cure high blood pressure or heart failure but controls them.

What is the most important information I should know about Diovan 160 Tablet?

Taking Diovan 160 Tablet during the last months of pregnancy can cause serious harm or even death of the unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Do not take Diovan 160 Tablet if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking Diovan 160 Tablet, stop taking Diovan 160 Tablet and call your doctor immediately.

Can I switch in between the brands of Diovan 160 Tablet, since currently the brand I am using is not available?

No, do not switch to a different Diovan 160 Tablet product unless your doctor says that you should. Since you have to take it daily, keep a stock of it. Each Diovan 160 Tablet product releases the medication differently in your body and cannot be used interchangeably.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Tetrazole derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

Related lab tests

Kidney Function Test

References

Hilal-Dandan R. Renin and Angiotensin. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 736-39
Pfeffer MA, Opie LH. Inhibitors of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System. In: Opie LH, Gersh BJ, editors. Drugs for the Heart. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Elsevier Saunders; 2013. pp. 157-58.
Benowitz NL. Antihypertensive Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 183.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1457-58.
Valsartan. East Hanover, New Jersey: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.; 1996 [revised Feb. 2011]. [Accessed 20 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Valsartan. [Updated 2020 Jan 20]. [Accessed 19 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Valsartan [Product Information Sheet]. Solan, Himachal Pradesh: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 2022. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2024] (online) Available from:

User feedback

Patients taking Diovan 160 Tablet

Once A Day

76%

Twice A Day

21%

Alternate Day

What are you using Diovan Tablet for?

High blood pressure

100%

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

67%

Average

33%

Patient concerns

Fast symbol of heart attack and stroke

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional Cardiology

risk factors undue fatigue chest pain etc

What for Nefrosave tablet is recommended ???

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Nefrosave Tablet Uses Nefrosave Tablet is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms: High Blood Pressure Join 148 Pro Subscribers Hereditary Disorder Affecting The Exocrine Glands Hepatitis Join 48 Pro Subscribers Carbon Tetrachloride Poisoning Join 75 Pro Subscribers Acute Bronchitis Join 74 Pro Subscribers Chronic Bronchitis Paracetamol Poisoning Congestive Heart Failure High Cholesterol

Want to know more

We provide you with authentic, trustworthy and relevant information

Have issue with the content

Disclaimer

Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.

Marketer details

Name: Novartis India Ltd
Address: Sandoz House, Shiv Sagar Estate, Worli Mumbai -400 018, India

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Diovan 160 Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

In case of any issues, contact us

Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

Lab tests offered by us

Why we need a prescription?