Diovan Hct
Valsartan · Hydrochlorothiazide
Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets for high blood pressure. One part relaxes vessels, the other sheds extra fluid.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredients
- Valsartan · Hydrochlorothiazide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 80mg + 12.5mg · 160mg + 12.5mg
This listing uses Diovan Hct as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
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
Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets for high blood pressure. One part relaxes vessels, the other sheds extra fluid.
Mechanism of action
Valsartan blocks vasoconstricting angiotensin receptors while hydrochlorothiazide promotes renal clearance of fluid.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: High risk of fetal injury and mortality. Contraindicated in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Diovan Hct is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Valsartan / Hydrochlorothiazide, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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