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Product name Diuvan 40 mg, reduces blood pressure, and protects from complications of high blood pressure - 28 tablets. Scientific name Valsartan 40 mg tablets. Diuvan 40 mg tablets belong to antihypertensive drugs. How Valsartan works Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) and works by preventing the effect of angiotensin II in the body causing vasoconstriction. As a result, Valsartan relaxes blood vessels, leading to lower blood pressure and increased blood and oxygen supply to the heart. Medical uses of Diuvan 40 mg tablets Valsartan is a prescription drug used for: lowering high blood pressure, Valsartan can be used alone or with other blood pressure medications in adults to treat heart failure in adults, Valsartan may help reduce your need for hospitalization associated with heart failure. Adults with certain types of heart failure, to increase the chance of living longer after a heart attack (myocardial infarction). Valsartan should not be used to treat high blood pressure in children under one year old. It is unknown if Valsartan is safe and effective in children with certain kidney problems. How to use Diuvan 40 mg tablets Take the tablet(s) exactly as prescribed by your doctor. For treating high blood pressure, take the tablet(s) once daily. For adults with heart failure or who have had a heart attack, take the tablet(s) twice daily. Your doctor may start with a low dose of Valsartan and increase the dose during treatment. Tablets can be taken with or without food. Dose adjustments may be made in special circumstances, so always follow your doctor’s or pharmacist’s instructions. If you take more than prescribed, contact your doctor or go to the hospital immediately. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is time for the next dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one. Side effects of Diuvan 40 mg tablets Headache Flu-like symptoms Fatigue Stomach pain Dizziness Low blood pressure Diarrhea Joint and back pain High potassium levels in the blood Cough Increased blood creatinine (kidney function decline) Using Diuvan 40 mg tablets during pregnancy and breastfeeding If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you might be pregnant, or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medication. Helpful tips for lowering blood pressure In addition to following the treatment, the following tips may help control blood pressure levels: avoid foods high in fat. avoid caffeinated drinks like coffee and soft drinks. reduce salt intake by avoiding foods high in sodium, such as salted nuts and pickles, which can raise blood pressure, and replace them with fresh green salad. exercise regularly. measure blood pressure regularly. Patients with hypertension are advised to have a home blood pressure monitor such as Buerer, blood pressure monitor device, or Omron electronic blood pressure monitor. Precautions when measuring blood pressure: check your device’s accuracy before first use. measure blood pressure twice daily. do not measure blood pressure immediately after waking up; prepare for the day but do not eat breakfast or take medications before measuring blood pressure. avoid eating, caffeine, or smoking 30 minutes before measuring blood pressure. sit quietly for five minutes before and during measurement. when ready to measure, sit comfortably with legs and ankles relaxed, back supported on a chair. place the cuff directly on the skin, not over clothing. do not talk during blood pressure measurement. Warnings and precautions when using Diuvan 40 mg tablets Do not take this medicine if you are: allergic to any component of the medicine. diabetic and also taking Aliskiren. talk to your doctor if unsure. before taking this medicine, inform your doctor or pharmacist about all your medical conditions including if you: have heart problems. have kidney problems. inform your doctor about all medications you are taking, including over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements. especially if you are taking: other blood pressure or heart problem medications. diuretics. medications containing potassium or potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium. Your doctor may regularly check your blood potassium levels. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Lithium. Your doctor will regularly check your blood lithium levels. Storage of Diuvan 40 mg tablets Store at temperatures below 25°C. Do not refrigerate the medication. Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children. Store in the original container to protect from moisture. Do not use this medicine after the expiration date on the package/strip/label. The expiration date refers to the last day of the month. Your health in numbers Normal blood pressure level is less than 120/80 mm Hg. Hypertension: when systolic reading is 120-129 mm Hg and diastolic less than 80 mm Hg. Stage 1 hypertension: when systolic reading is 130-139 mm Hg or diastolic 80-89 mm Hg. Stage 2 hypertension: when blood pressure reading is 140/90 mm Hg or higher. Hypertensive crisis: a serious condition requiring immediate hospital visit if blood pressure is 180/120 mm Hg or higher. For more information about Valsartan