Diovan (Product name)
Generic name: Valsartan
Contraindication: Pregnancy and allergy
Common uses: Hypertension & post heart attack
Mechanism: Angiotensin II receptor antagonist - prevent narrowing of blood vessel
Co-diovan (Product name)
Generic name: Valsartan + hydrochlorothiazide
Contraindication: Diabetes, SLE (caution needed)
Common uses: Hypertension (if diovan alone not enough)
Mechanism: Angiotensin II receptor antagonist + thiazide diuretic
Prevent narrowing of blood vessel + increase urination
Source: Drugs.com, netdoctor.co.uk dan ayah saya (pengguna co-diovan)
