1 Inflammation is a complex system by which bacteria-fighting cells of the body are recruited to an area of bacterial infection. 2  Inflammation plays a major role in gingivitis. 3  It is this inflammation of the gums that accounts for most of the symptoms of gingivitis. 4  Bacteria can cause inflammation of the gums.
BRAND NAME: Diovan HCT. DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide is a combination of two medications that is used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. It belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) which also includes: irbesartan (Avapro), losartan (Cozaar), and.
In people with type II diabetes and high blood pressure or albumin in the urine, valsartan is used to slow the worsening and the development end-stage renal disease.