Diovan Hct
Valsartan · Hydrochlorothiazide
Designed to support arterial pressure management to manage circulatory volume and alleviate peripheral vascular tension.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredients
- Valsartan · Hydrochlorothiazide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 80mg + 12.5mg · 160mg + 12.5mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Diovan Hct, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Diovan Hct vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Diovan Hct details
- Condition
- Hypertension
- Alternative names
- valsartan, hydrochlorothiazide
- Therapeutic class
- Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist, Thiazide Diuretic Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Antihypertensive Combination
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; anuria; severe renal impairment
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- hyperkalaemia; electrolyte imbalance; hypotension
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Novartis
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Lithium; Potassium Supplements; NSAIDs
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
angioedema, requires immediate medical attention; severe renal dysfunction, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
designed to support arterial pressure management to manage circulatory volume and alleviate peripheral vascular tension.
Mechanism of action
Valsartan blocks vasoconstricting angiotensin receptors while hydrochlorothiazide promotes renal clearance of fluid.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: High risk of fetal injury and mortality. Contraindicated in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Diovan Hct is the originator brand name, made by Novartis. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Novartis.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Valsartan / Hydrochlorothiazide is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.