Why is Diovan HCT prescribed?
Diovan belongs to a class of blood pressure medications called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Diovan works by preventing the hormone angiotensin II from narrowing the blood vessels, which tends to raise blood pressure. Diovan may be prescribed alone or with other blood pressure medications, such as diuretics, that help the body get rid of excess water. Diovan HCT provides just such a combination. It contains Diovan plus the common diuretic hydrochlorothiazide. Diovan also has a stimulative effect on the heart and is prescribed for heart failure in patients who can’t tolerate another type of medication called ACE inhibitors. The drug is also given immediately after a heart attack to reduce the risk of death.
