Diovan 320 mg Valsartan film‑coated Tablets × 28

Product Description:

• Please note that the doctor may have prescribed the medicine for a different use and/or with a different dosage than stated in the package insert. Always follow your doctor prescribing indicated on the pharmacy label.

The active ingredient is valsartan with different concentrations:

• valsartan and belongs to a group of medicines called angiotensin -II receptor blockers, which are used to treat high blood pressure.

• Angiotensin II is a substance in the body that causes blood vessels to constrict, so that blood pressure increases.

• Valsartan works by blocking the effects of angiotensin II.

• The result is that the blood vessels relax and the blood pressure is lowered.

Valsartan  40 mg film-coated tablets can be used against three different disorders:

• Treatment of high blood pressure in children and adolescents aged 6 to under 18 years.

• High blood pressure increases the workload on the heart and arteries. If left untreated, it can damage the blood vessels in the brain, heart and kidneys, and can lead to stroke, heart failure or kidney failure. High blood pressure increases the risk of heart attack.

• When blood pressure is lowered to normal levels, the risk of developing these disorders is reduced.

• Treatment of adult patients who have recently had a heart attack ( heart attack ). "Recent" here means between 12 hours and 10 days ago.

• Treatment of symptomatic heart failure in adult patients.

Valsartan  is used when the group of medicines called angiotensin-converting enzyme ( ACE) inhibitors (medicines used to treat heart failure) cannot be used, or it can be used in addition to ACE inhibitors when other heart failure medicines cannot be used.

Symptoms of heart failure include:

• shortness of breath and swelling in the feet and legs due to fluid accumulations.

• It is caused by the heart muscle not being able to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.

Valsartan  80 mg film-coated tablets can be used against three different disorders:

• Treatment of high blood pressure in adults and in children and adolescents aged 6 to under 18 years.

• High blood pressure increases the workload on the heart and arteries. If left untreated, it can damage the blood vessels in the brain, heart and kidneys, and can lead to stroke, heart failure or kidney failure.

• High blood pressure increases the risk of heart attack.

• When blood pressure is lowered to normal levels, the risk of developing these disorders is reduced.

• Treatment of adult patients who have recently had a heart attack ( heart attack ). "Recent" here means between 12 hours and 10 days ago.

• Treatment of symptomatic heart failure in adult patients.

• Valsartan  is used when the group of medicines called angiotensin-converting enzyme ( ACE) inhibitors (medicines used to treat heart failure) cannot be used, or it can be used in addition to ACE inhibitors when other heart failure medicines cannot be used.

• Symptoms of heart failure include shortness of breath and swelling in the feet and legs due to fluid accumulations.

• It is caused by the heart muscle not being able to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.

Valsartan  160 mg film-coated tablets can be used against three different disorders:

• Treatment of high blood pressure in adults and in children and adolescents aged 6 to under 18 years. High blood pressure increases the workload on the heart and arteries.

• If left untreated, it can damage the blood vessels in the brain, heart and kidneys, and can lead to stroke, heart failure or kidney failure. High blood pressure increases the risk of heart attack . When blood pressure is lowered to normal levels, the risk of developing these disorders is reduced.

• Treatment of adult patients who have recently had a heart attack ( heart attack ). "Recent" here means between 12 hours and 10 days ago.

• Treatment of symptomatic heart failure in adult patients.

• Valsartan is used when the group of medicines called angiotensin-converting enzyme ( ACE) inhibitors (medicines used to treat heart failure) cannot be used, or it can be used in addition to ACE inhibitors when other heart failure medicines cannot be used.

• Symptoms of heart failure include shortness of breath and swelling in the feet and legs due to fluid accumulations.

• It is caused by the heart muscle not being able to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.

Valsartan  320 mg film-coated tablets can be used for:

• Treatment of high blood pressure in adults and in children and adolescents aged 6 to under 18 years. High blood pressure increases the workload on the heart and arteries.

• If left untreated, it can damage the blood vessels in the brain, heart and kidneys, and can lead to stroke, heart failure or kidney failure.

• High blood pressure increases the risk of heart attack.

• When blood pressure is lowered to normal levels, the risk of developing these disorders is reduced.

How To Use:

• Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you to get the best results and reduce the risk of side effects. Contact a doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.

• People with high blood pressure often do not notice the symptoms. Many therefore feel completely healthy.

• It is therefore very important to keep the appointments with your doctor even if you feel well.

• Adult patients with high blood pressure

The recommended dose is 80 mg daily.

• In some cases, your doctor may prescribe higher doses (e.g. 160 mg or 320 mg).

• It is also possible that Valsartan is combined with another medicine (e.g. A diuretic ).

• Children and adolescents (6 to under 18 years) with high blood pressure

In patients who weigh less than 35 kg:

• the recommended starting dose of Valsartan  tablets is 40 mg once a day.

In patients who weigh 35 kg or more:

• the recommended starting dose of Valsartan  tablets is 80 mg once a day.

• In some cases, your doctor may prescribe higher doses (the dose can be increased to 160 mg and to a maximum dose of 320 mg).

• The use of Valsartan oral solution is recommended for children who are unable to swallow tablets.

• Adult patients after a recent myocardial infarction

• After a heart attack, treatment is usually started as early as after 12 hours, usually with a low dose of 20 mg twice a day.

• You obtain a dose of 20 mg by dividing the 40 mg tablet.

• Your doctor will gradually increase this dose over several weeks to a maximum of 160 mg twice a day.

• The final dose depends on what you can tolerate as an individual patient.

• Valsartan can be given together with other treatment for heart attack , and your doctor will decide which treatment is right for you.

Adult patients with heart failure:

• The usual starting dose is 40 mg twice a day.

• Your doctor will gradually increase this dose over several weeks to a maximum of 160 mg twice a day.

• The final dose depends on what you as an individual patient tolerate.

• Valsartan can be given with other treatment for heart failure and your doctor will decide which treatment is right for you.

• Valsartan can be taken with or without meals.

• Valsartan is swallowed with a glass of water.

• Take Valsartan at about the same time each day.

If you take too much Valsartan :

• Contact a doctor, hospital or Poison Information if you have taken too much medicine or if a child has taken medicine by accident.

• For other questions about the medicine, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

• If you become very dizzy and/or feel like you are going to pass out, contact your doctor immediately and lie down.

• Contact a doctor, pharmacy or hospital if you have accidentally taken too many tablets.

If you have forgotten to take Valsartan :

• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose.

• You must not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

If you stop treatment with Valsartan :

• If you stop treatment with Valsartan , your disease may worsen.

• Do not stop using the medicine unless your doctor tells you to.

• Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about the use of this medicine.

Warnings And Precautions:

Do not use Valsartan:

• If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to valsartan or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

• If you have severe liver disease.

• If you are 3 months or more pregnant.

• If you have diabetes or reduced kidney function and you are being treated with a medicine for high blood pressure that contains aliskiren.

• If any of these apply to you, contact your doctor and do not take Valsartan .

Inform your doctor:

• If you have a liver disease.

• If you have severe kidney disease or you are undergoing dialysis.

• If you have narrowing of the renal artery.

• If you have recently undergone a kidney transplant (received a new kidney).

• If you have a serious heart disease other than heart failure or heart attack.

• If you have experienced swelling of the tongue and face caused by an allergic reaction called angioedema when you have used other medicines (including ace inhibitors ), inform your doctor.

• If you get these symptoms while using Valsartan , stop using Valsartan immediately and never use it again.

• If you use medicines that increase the amount of potassium in the blood.

• This includes potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium, potassium-sparing drugs and heparin. It may be necessary to check the level of potassium in the blood at regular intervals.

• If you suffer from aldosteronism. This is a disease in which the adrenal glands produce too much of the hormone aldosterone.

• If this applies to you, the use of Valsartan  is not recommended

• If you have lost a lot of fluid (dehydration) due to diarrhea , vomiting or high doses of diuretic tablets ( diuretics ).

Ingredients:

• The active substance is valsartan.

Its available with different concentrations and for multi manufacturers:

• Valsartan 40 mg film-coated tablets.

• Valsartan 80 mg film-coated tablets.

• Valsartan 160 mg film-coated tablets.

• Valsartan 320 mg film-coated tablets.