{"product_id":"diovan-tablets-160mg","title":"Diovan Tablets 160MG","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedicine Name: Diovan Tablets 160mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📄 Diovan Tablets – Product Specification\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003eRequires Prescription:\u003cbr\u003e✅ Yes\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003eGeneric Name:\u003cbr\u003eValsartan\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003eUsed For:\u003cbr\u003e•    Hypertension (high blood pressure)\u003cbr\u003e•    Heart failure (NYHA class II–IV)\u003cbr\u003e•    Post-myocardial infarction (to improve survival in patients with left ventricular dysfunction)\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003eHow It Works:\u003cbr\u003eValsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It works by:\u003cbr\u003e•    Blocking the binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor in vascular smooth muscle and adrenal gland\u003cbr\u003e•    Reducing vasoconstriction and aldosterone secretion\u003cbr\u003e•    The action is independent of how angiotensin II is synthesized\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003eUsage and Safety\u003cbr\u003eDosage:\u003cbr\u003e•    Valsartan (dose as prescribed by a physician based on condition and patient profile)\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003eSide Effects:\u003cbr\u003eCommon:\u003cbr\u003e•    Viral infections\u003cbr\u003e•    Neutropenia\u003cbr\u003e•    Hyperkalemia\u003cbr\u003e•    Dizziness, vertigo, postural hypotension\u003cbr\u003e•    Hypotension\u003cbr\u003e•    Renal impairment or failure\u003cbr\u003eUncommon:\u003cbr\u003e•    URTI, pharyngitis, sinusitis\u003cbr\u003e•    Insomnia, decreased libido\u003cbr\u003e•    Syncope\u003cbr\u003e•    Cardiac failure\u003cbr\u003e•    Cough\u003cbr\u003e•    GI upset: diarrhea, abdominal pain\u003cbr\u003e•    Fatigue, asthenia\u003cbr\u003e•    Back pain, headache, edema\u003cbr\u003eRare:\u003cbr\u003e•    Dizziness (isolated report)\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003eDrug Interactions:\u003cbr\u003eUse caution or avoid with:\u003cbr\u003e•    Lithium\u003cbr\u003e•    NSAIDs (including COX-2 inhibitors and high-dose aspirin)\u003cbr\u003e•    Rifampin, ciclosporin, ritonavir (affect drug transporters)\u003cbr\u003e•    Aliskiren (in diabetics or renally impaired patients)\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003eIndications:\u003cbr\u003e•    Treatment of Hypertension\u003cbr\u003e•    Management of Heart Failure (Class II–IV)\u003cbr\u003e•    Improving survival post-myocardial infarction in patients with LV dysfunction\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003eWhen Not to Use:\u003cbr\u003eContraindicated in:\u003cbr\u003e•    Hypersensitivity to valsartan or any excipients\u003cbr\u003e•    Severe hepatic impairment, biliary cirrhosis, cholestasis\u003cbr\u003e•    Pregnancy (2nd and 3rd trimesters)\u003cbr\u003e•    Concomitant use with aliskiren in patients with:\u003cbr\u003eo    Diabetes\u003cbr\u003eo    Renal impairment (GFR \u0026lt; 60 mL\/min\/1.73 m²)\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003ePrecautions:\u003cbr\u003e•    Not effective in patients with primary hyperaldosteronism\u003cbr\u003e•    Use cautiously in hepatic impairment (without cholestasis)\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003eWarnings:\u003cbr\u003e🔴 Warning 1:\u003cbr\u003eAvoid potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, or potassium-rich salt substitutes. Monitor serum potassium levels regularly.\u003cbr\u003e🔴 Warning 2:\u003cbr\u003eIn patients with bilateral renal artery stenosis or a single kidney, valsartan may affect renal function. Monitor serum creatinine and urea.\u003cbr\u003e🔴 Warning 3:\u003cbr\u003eUse caution in mild to moderate liver disease; dose adjustment may be required.\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003cbr\u003ePregnancy Category:\u003cbr\u003e⚠️ Always consult your physician before using this medicine, especially during pregnancy.\u003cbr\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorage:\u003cbr\u003e✅ Yes – Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and heat\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wellness Hospital","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53312705495371,"sku":null,"price":1498.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/5711\/6491\/files\/JA1_6842.jpg?v=1756969705","url":"https:\/\/wellnesspharmacy.pk\/products\/diovan-tablets-160mg","provider":"The Wellness Hospital","version":"1.0","type":"link"}