{"id":18899,"date":"2017-12-11T02:00:57","date_gmt":"2017-12-10T20:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18899"},"modified":"2018-04-26T11:14:47","modified_gmt":"2018-04-26T05:44:47","slug":"diovan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18899","title":{"rendered":"Diovan &#8211; Information, Uses, Side Effects and Dosage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug trade name: <\/strong>Diovan<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Category: <\/strong>Angiotensin II receptor blocker.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Generic name: <\/strong>valsartan<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Introduction and Quick Information:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diovan (valsartan) is a nonpeptide, which is active orally, and specific angiotensin II receptor blocker acting on the AT<sub>1<\/sub> receptor subtype. Valsartan prevents blood vessels from narrowing, lowers blood pressure as well as improves blood flow. Diovan (valsartan) is used for the treatment of hypertension, stroke and myocardial infarction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Is Diovan Approved by U.S. FDA?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has approved in the form of tablet and film coated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Usage and Benefits of Diovan:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diovan is a prescription drug that has been approved to treat several heart-related conditions (congestive heart failure, improves survival rates of heart attacks patients) and hypertension.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span> <span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Diovan for Congestive Heart Failure: <\/strong>In congestive heart failure, the heart is unable to pump enough blood throughout the body. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For patients with congestive heart failure, Diovan reduces blood pressure and blood flow improves. Due to this, hospitalization and risk of death from congestive heart failure is reduced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Diovan for high blood pressure (hypertension):<\/strong> Diovan is used to <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">treat hypertension as it lowers the blood pressure by blocking certain chemicals that affect blood vessels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Diovan Side Effects:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diovan has few side effects discussed below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Runny or stuffy nose<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A sore throat and cough<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Weight gain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fast or pounding heartbeats<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Chest pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Back pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diarrhea or constipation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Insomnia<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Loss of interest in sex and i<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">mpotence<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Mild itching and skin rash<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Dry mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> Stomach pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>General Recommended Dosages of Diovan:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Take Diovan as prescribed by the doctor. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Your healthcare provider may prescribe this medicine to take with or without food. Diovan may take 2 to 5 weeks to control blood pressure. Talk to your doctor if you do not notice any improvement in your symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In Case I Take Overdose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Some of the common overdose symptoms may include dizziness, uneven heartbeats or nauseous. If you find these symptoms, seek medical help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In Case I Miss My Dose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">In case the dose is missed, take it as soon as you recall. If, it the time for the next dose then skip the missed dose. You may ask your doctor for further assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Interactions of Diovan:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Some of the drug interaction with Diovan are: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">aliskiren<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> (Rasilez)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">benazepril (Lotensin)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">captopril (Capoten)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">eluxadoline (Viberzi)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">enalapril (Vasotec)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">fosinopril (Monopril)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">lisinopril (Prinivil)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">lithium (<i>Eskalith)<\/i><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">moexipril (Univasc)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">perindopril (Aceon)<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">quinapril (Accupril)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">ramipril (Altace)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">trandolapril (Mavik)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Lifestyle and Food Habit You Must Follow When on Diovan:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Lifestyle and food habits play an important role in the treatment of any kind of health condition. Your doctor may suggest you, follow strict diet and lifestyle routine because there are some foods and day to day activities that can decrease the effect of this medicine.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>How safe Is Diovan for Pregnant Women or Nursing Mothers?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Stop taking this medicine if you have become pregnant during the treatment and tell your doctor as you may need immediate medical attention.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"sect1\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Lactation: Unknown if excreted in milk; not recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Complications and Conditions Possible Due to Prolonged Use of Diovan:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Prolonged use of Diovan can be fatal for your health or life. You never try to take this medicine dose longer than recommended as this drug may have habit-forming capabilities. People who are addicted to drugs or drug abused should strictly avoid taking Diovan without consulting your doctor.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Availability of Diovan:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This drug is available only by prescription. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drug trade name: Diovan Category: Angiotensin II receptor blocker. Generic name: valsartan Introduction and Quick Information: Diovan (valsartan) is a nonpeptide, which is active orally, and specific angiotensin II receptor blocker acting on the AT1 receptor subtype. Valsartan prevents blood vessels from narrowing, lowers blood pressure as well as improves blood flow. 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