
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
Diovan Hct is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Diovan Hct depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
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 names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Valsartan / Hydrochlorothiazide at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.