Contraindicated during pregnancy
Do not use this medicine during pregnancy.
Leaflet DIOVAN 40mg film-coated tablets
Precautions:
Hypotension / fall risk
May lower blood pressure and increase the risk of falls.
Major drug interactions
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Requires periodic laboratory tests
Periodic laboratory tests may be required during treatment.
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.
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 40mg
- Substance:
- valsartan
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-06-2026
- Product code:
- W70627003
- Concentration:
- 40mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- film-coated tablets
- Quantity:
- 28
- Product type:
- Original
- Price:
- 41.39 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.
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 40mg Europharm
B - Sublist B with 50% discount from the reference price
- Price
- 41.39 RON
- Copayment
- 5.93 RON
- Patient
- 35.46 RON
G1 (C1) - Chronic heart failure (NYHA class III or IV)
- Price
- 41.39 RON
- Copayment
- 41.39 RON
- Patient
- 0.00 RON
GX (C1) - GENERIC (used in compensation list, C1, for another diagnosis)
- Price
- 41.39 RON
- Copayment
- 41.39 RON
- Patient
- 0.00 RON