Diovan HCT
Hypertension
80mg + 12.5mg · 160mg + 12.5mg
Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets for high blood pressure. One part relaxes vessels, the other sheds extra fluid.
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Valsartan
Three valsartan products sit on this shelf: Diovan HCT (80 mg and 160 mg strengths), Exforge and Entresto, all Novartis-branded tablets for high blood pressure and heart failure.
Medicines containing Valsartan
Key points
- Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that relaxes blood vessels by blocking a hormone that narrows them.
- The three listed products pair valsartan with hydrochlorothiazide (Diovan HCT), amlodipine (Exforge) or sacubitril (Entresto), each targeting a different cardiovascular role.
- Valsartan medicines carry a pregnancy warning: the ingredient can seriously harm a developing fetus.
How does Valsartan work?
Valsartan blocks the action of angiotensin II, a hormone that tightens the walls of blood vessels. With that signal interrupted, the vessels relax and widen, so the heart pumps against less resistance and blood pressure falls.
In the sacubitril combination sold as Entresto, valsartan works alongside a second ingredient that raises levels of natural blood-vessel-relaxing peptides. Together they address the strain on the heart in Heart Failure rather than simply lowering pressure.
Brands and forms in this catalogue
All three products are Novartis tablets, but they are not interchangeable. Diovan HCT adds hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic that removes excess fluid, and comes in two strengths (80 mg + 12.5 mg and 160 mg + 12.5 mg) for Hypertension. Exforge pairs valsartan with amlodipine, a calcium-channel blocker that relaxes vessels by a separate route, at a single 5 mg + 80 mg strength. Entresto combines valsartan with sacubitril at 24 mg + 26 mg and is listed for heart failure rather than uncomplicated high blood pressure.
Because the molecule never appears alone in this catalogue, the choice between the three is a choice of partner drug and indication, not of valsartan dose. All sit within Heart & Blood Pressure.
Further reading
FAQ
What valsartan products are available?
On Direct Meds, valsartan comes as Diovan HCT, Exforge and Entresto. Compare their forms, strengths and packs.
What are other names for valsartan?
Valsartan is also sold under brand names such as Dafiro. Names differ from country to country, so the active ingredient is the surest way to compare products.
How much does valsartan cost in South Africa?
Compare the price of each product, strength and pack above. Prices are set in US dollars and converted. Larger packs usually cost less per tablet.
Payment and prices →Can I buy valsartan over the counter in South Africa?
Yes, online. Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order valsartan. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver valsartan to South Africa?
Yes. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
How ordering works →Last updated