Diovan (Valsartan)
Brand Name: Diovan
Generic Name: Valsartan
Manufacturer/Agent: Novartis Pharma
Formulation: caps
Strength: 80mg
Pack size: 28
Trade Price: KES 3,644.00
Retail Price: @ KES 173.52
Class: Angiotensin Ii Rec. Antagonists (Cardiovascular drugs)
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Precautions: Severe hepatic impairment. cirrhosis. biliary obstruction. pregnancy and lactation.
Indications/Uses: Hypertension 80mg od.
Interactions: Decreased effect: phenobarbitone, ketoconazole. increased effect: cimetidine, monoxidine, high dose cotrimoxazole.
Side Effects: Mild; fatigue. hypotension. epistaxis. dizziness.
myalgia. headache.