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Diovan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist that is prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure or hypertension in adults and children above the age of six years. High blood pressure, if left untreated, can increase the risk of developing heart disease, stroke and other serious conditions. Manufactured by Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Diovan is used to treat several symptoms related to heart and blood vessels. This medication works by expanding blood vessels and decreasing blood pressure. It is also used to treat heart failure and to lower the risk of death after a heart attack. This drug may be prescribed alone or in combination with other drugs. Diovan has been approved by the majority of the drug regulatory authorities for controlling the symptoms associated with high blood pressure.
DRUG DESCRIPTION. Diovan HCT (valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide, USP) is a combination of valsartan, an orally active, specific angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) acting on the AT1 receptor subtype, and hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic.