Generic name:valsartan
Dosage form: tablet
Drug class:Angiotensin receptor blockers
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 1, 2022.
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WARNING: FETAL TOXICITY
- When pregnancy is detected, discontinue Diovan as soon as possible. (5.1)
- Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury and death to the developing fetus. (5.1)
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Hypertension
Diovan® is indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure in adults and pediatric patients one year of age and older. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctio...
