Diovan Comp
Diovan Comp is used to treat high blood pressure when one medicine alone isn't enough to lower it.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
160 mg / 25 mg
Active Ingredient
Valsartan
Manufacturer
Novartis Finland Oy
How to Use
Dosage
One tablet daily.
Method
Take one tablet with a glass of water, usually in the morning, with or without food.
Important
Do not take more than one tablet per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Cough
- •Low blood pressure
- •Dizziness or feeling lightheaded
- •Dehydration (signs include thirst, dry mouth, less frequent urination, dark urine, dry skin)
- •Muscle pain
- •Feeling tired
- •Tingling or numbness
- •Blurred vision
- •Ringing or buzzing in the ears
RARE
- •Diarrhea
- •Joint pain
- •Severe breathing difficulties (signs like strong shortness of breath, fever, weakness, confusion)
- •Greatly reduced urine output (may indicate kidney problems)
- •Low sodium levels in blood (may cause tiredness, confusion, muscle twitching, or cramps)
- •Low potassium levels in blood (may cause muscle weakness, cramps, or abnormal heart rhythm)
- •Low white blood cell count (signs like fever, infections, sore throat, mouth sores, weakness)
- •High bilirubin levels in blood (can cause yellow skin and eyes)
- •Fainting
- •Skin blisters (signs of skin inflammation)
- •Inflammation of blood vessels (signs like rash, red-purple spots, fever)
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to valsartan, hydrochlorothiazide, sulfonamide medicines, or any other ingredients.
- Do not use Diovan Comp from the fourth month of pregnancy onwards, as it can harm your baby. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to be.
- Do not take if you have severe liver or kidney disease, cannot urinate, or are on dialysis.
- Get immediate medical help if you experience swelling of your face, tongue, or throat, difficulty swallowing, hives, or trouble breathing.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you notice vision loss or eye pain, as these can be signs of serious eye problems.
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- Seek urgent medical care if you develop a severe skin rash with redness, blisters on lips/eyes/mouth, peeling skin, or fever.
- Do not use if you have diabetes or kidney problems and are taking aliskiren (another blood pressure medicine).
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Effectiveness is reduced in renal impairment. Consider risk of orthostatic hypotension and hyponatraemia and -kalemia. (updated 19.5.2025)