Leaflet DIOVAN 160mg film-coated tablets

Indicated for: hypertension

Route of administration: oral

Substance: valsartan (angiotensin II receptor blocker)

ATC: C09CA03 (Cardiovascular system | Angiotensin II receptor blockers (arbs), plain | Angiotensin ii receptor blockers (arbs), plain)

Precautions:
Contraindicated during pregnancy
Contraindicated during pregnancy

Do not use this medicine during pregnancy.

Hypotension / fall risk
Hypotension / fall risk

May lower blood pressure and increase the risk of falls.

Major drug interactions
Major drug interactions

This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.

Requires periodic laboratory tests
Requires periodic laboratory tests

Periodic laboratory tests may be required during treatment.

Electrolyte disturbances
Electrolyte disturbances

This medicine may change blood electrolyte levels.

Valsartan is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and to improve survival after a heart attack. It belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), which work by relaxing blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure and reducing the workload on the heart.

It is commonly prescribed to prevent cardiovascular complications such as strokes, heart attacks, or kidney failure, especially in patients with diabetes or other associated conditions.

Valsartan is usually taken once daily, with or without food, and the dosage is adjusted based on the patient's response. It is well-tolerated but may cause side effects such as dizziness, fatigue, headaches, or, in rare cases, increased potassium levels in the blood.

It is important for patients to follow their doctor's recommendations and not stop the treatment without medical advice, as this could worsen their condition.

General data about DIOVAN 160mg

  • Substance: valsartan
  • Date of latest medicines list: 01-06-2026
  • Product code: W70629003
  • Concentration: 160mg
  • Pharmaceutical form: film-coated tablets
  • Quantity: 28
  • Product type: Original
  • Price: 40.91 RON
  • Prescription status: P-6L - Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is not retained by the pharmacy and may be renewed; the prescription may be used for 6 months from the date of issue.

Marketing authorisation

  • Manufacturer: NOVARTIS PHARMA GMBH - GERMANIA
  • Holder: NOVARTIS EUROPHARM LIMITED - IRLANDA
  • Number: 3947/2011/21
  • Shelf life: 3 years

Pharmaceutical forms available for valsartan

Concentrations available for valsartan

  • 160mg
  • 160mg/12.5mg
  • 160mg/25mg
  • 320mg
  • 3mg/ml
  • 40mg
  • 80mg
  • 80mg/12.5mg

Compensation lists for DIOVAN 160mg Europharm

B - Sublist B with 50% discount from the reference price

Price

Copayment

Patient

40.91 RON

20.45 RON

20.46 RON

G1 (C1) - Chronic heart failure (NYHA class III or IV)

Price

Copayment

Patient

40.91 RON

40.91 RON

0.00 RON

GX (C1) - GENERIC (used in compensation list, C1, for another diagnosis)

Price

Copayment

Patient

40.91 RON

40.91 RON

0.00 RON