Diovan 80mg Film-coated Tablet

Country: Malaysia

Bahasa: Inggeris

Sumber: NPRA (National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency, Bahagian Regulatori Farmasi Negara)

Bahan aktif:

VALSARTAN

Boleh didapati daripada:

NOVARTIS CORPORATION (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.

INN (Nama Antarabangsa):

VALSARTAN

Unit dalam pakej:

28Tablet Tablets; 14Tablet Tablets; 7Tablet Tablets

Dikeluarkan oleh:

NOVARTIS FARMA S.P.A.

Risalah maklumat

_CONSUMER MEDICATION INFORMATION LEAFLET (RIMUP)_ DIOVAN
®
FILM-COATED TABLET
Valsartan (40mg, 80mg, and 160mg)
_ _
1
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET
1.
WHAT DIOVAN IS USED FOR
2.
HOW DIOVAN WORKS
3.
BEFORE YOU USE DIOVAN
4.
HOW TO USE DIOVAN
5.
WHILE YOU ARE USING DIOVAN
6.
SIDE EFFECTS
7.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF DIOVAN
8.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
9.
MANUFACTURER AND PRODUCT
REGISTRATION HOLDER
10.
DATE OF REVISION
WHAT DIOVAN IS USED FOR
Diovan is used to treat high blood
pressure in adults. High blood
pressure increases the workload of
the heart and arteries. If it continues
for a long time, it can damage the
blood vessels of the brain, heart, and
kidneys, and may result in a stroke,
heart failure, or kidney failure. High
blood pressure increases the risk of
heart attacks. Lowering your blood
pressure to normal reduces the risk of
developing these disorders.
Diovan is used to treat adult heart
failure patients. Heart failure is
associated with shortness of breath,
and swelling of the feet and legs due
to fluid build-up. Heart failure means
that the heart muscle cannot pump
blood strongly enough to supply all
the blood needed throughout the
body.
Diovan can also be used to treat
adults after a heart attack (myocardial
infarction) to improve survival and
reduce further heart problems.
HOW DIOVAN WORKS
Angiotensin II is a natural substance
in the body that causes blood vessels
to tighten, thus causing your blood
pressure to increase. Diovan works
by blocking the effect of angiotensin
II. As a result, blood vessels relax and
blood pressure is lowered.
If you have any question about how
Diovan works or why this medicine
has been prescribed for you, ask your
doctor.
BEFORE YOU USE DIOVAN
Follow all the doctor’s instructions
carefully. They may differ from the
general information contained in this
leaflet.
_-When you must not use it _
•
If you have ever had an unusual or
allergic reaction to valsartan or to
any
other
ingredients
of
this
product listed at the end of this
leaflet.
•
If you are pregnant or planning to
become

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DIOVAN

Angiotensin II antagonist
DESCRIPTION AND
COMPOSITION
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
FILM-COATED TABLET (FCT)
Diovan 40 mg: Yellow, ovaloid with bevelled edges, scored on one side;
with debossing
“DO” on the scored side and “NVR” on the other side. The score
line on one side of Diovan
40mg FCT is to divide the tablet into equal doses.
Diovan 80 mg: Pale red, round with bevelled edges, scored on one side;
with debossing
“D/V” on the scored side and “NVR” on the other side.
Diovan 160 mg: Grey-orange, ovaloid, scored on one side; with
debossing “DX/DX” on the
scored side and “NVR” on the other side.
The score line on one side of Diovan 80mg, or 160mg FCT is only to
facilitate breaking for
ease of swallowing and not to divide into equal doses.
Appearance of tablets may differ between countries. Certain dosage
strengths may not be
available in all countries.
ACTIVE SUBSTANCE
One tablet contains 40 mg, 80 mg, or 160 mg of
valsartan
.
EXCIPIENTS
TABLETS
: microcrystalline cellulose, crospovidone, colloidal anhydrous
silica, magnesium
stearate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol 8000, red
iron oxide (E172),
yellow iron oxide (E172), black iron oxide (E172; 40 mg, and 160 mg
tablets only).
Pharmaceutical formulations may vary between countries.
INDICATIONS
HYPERTENSION
Treatment of hypertension.
HEART FAILURE
Treatment of heart failure (NYHA class II-IV) in patients receiving
usual therapy (such as
diuretics, digitalis) who are intolerant to ACE inhibitors.
Diovan improves morbidity in these patients, primarily via reduction
in hospitalization for
heart failure. Diovan also slows the progression of heart failure,
improves NYHA functional
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class, ejection fraction and signs and symptoms of heart failure and
improves quality of life
versus placebo (see section CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY).
POST-MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
Diovan is indicated