Drug Interactions between Diovan and valsartan
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Diovan (valsartan)
- valsartan
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Diovan and valsartan. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Diovan
A total of 320 drugs are known to interact with Diovan.
- Diovan is in the drug class angiotensin receptor blockers.
- Diovan is used to treat the following conditions:
valsartan
A total of 320 drugs are known to interact with valsartan.
- Valsartan is in the drug class angiotensin receptor blockers.
- Valsartan is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
valsartan food
Applies to: Diovan (valsartan) and valsartan
GENERALLY AVOID: Moderate-to-high dietary intake of potassium, especially salt substitutes, may increase the risk of hyperkalemia in some patients who are using angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). ARBs can promote hyperkalemia through inhibition of angiotensin II-induced aldosterone secretion. Patients with diabetes, heart failure, dehydration, or renal insufficiency have a greater risk of developing hyperkalemia.
MANAGEMENT: Patients should receive dietary counseling and be advised to not use potassium-containing salt substitutes or over-the-counter potassium supplements without consulting their physician. If salt substitutes are used concurrently, regular monitoring of serum potassium levels is recommended. Patients should also be advised to seek medical attention if they experience symptoms of hyperkalemia such as weakness, irregular heartbeat, confusion, tingling of the extremities, or feelings of heaviness in the legs.
References
- (2001) "Product Information. Cozaar (losartan)." Merck & Co., Inc
- (2001) "Product Information. Diovan (valsartan)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Therapeutic duplication warnings
Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.
Angiotensin ii inhibitors
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'angiotensin II inhibitors' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'angiotensin II inhibitors' category:
- Diovan (valsartan)
- valsartan
Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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