Diovan Side Effects, Uses, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing

- DIOVAN (Brand for VALSARTAN)
- QTY 90
- 160 MG
- Tablet
- Near New York, New York 10001

VALSARTAN (val SAR tan) treats high blood pressure and heart failure. It may also be used to prevent further damage after a heart attack. It works by relaxing blood vessels, which decreases the amount of work the heart has to do. It belongs to a group of medications called ARBs.

DIOVAN (Brand for VALSARTAN) Information

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This is an implant that slowly releases medication in the eye. It is placed by your care team in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
Interactions are not expected. Do not use any other eye products without talking to your care team.

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
This medication may cause a change in eye color. This may not occur for several months or years. Talk to your care team if this happens. The change in color may be permanent.
If you need an MRI, tell your care team about this medication. Your care team will need to follow certain conditions to ensure you are safely scanned.
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
-Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
-Change in vision
-Eye pain, redness, irritation, or discharge with blurry or decreased vision
-Sensitivity to light
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
-Change in eye color
-Dry eyes
-Eye irritation or itching

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.