Introduction

Uses of Diovan 80

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

Side effects of Diovan 80

Headache
Dizziness
Flu-like symptoms
Stomach pain
Decreased blood pressure
Diarrhea
Back pain
Rash
Increased creatinine level in blood

How to use Diovan 80

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 80 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Diovan 80 works

Diovan 80 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.

What if you forget to take Diovan 80?

If you miss a dose of Diovan 80, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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 80 if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Diovan 80.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Diovan 80 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Diovan 80 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE – Driving: Diovan 80 does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION – Kidney: Diovan 80 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Diovan 80 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nRegular blood pressure monitoring is recommended. No dose adjustment is needed in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
CAUTION – Liver: Diovan 80 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Diovan 80 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.