Diasar Tablet 10mg/160mg

About Diasar Tablet 10mg/160mg

Diasar Tablet 10mg/160mg Uses

• Treats high blood pressure that is not controlled on a single medicine
• Used as combination therapy to reach blood pressure targets faster
• Helps reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack linked to long term high blood pressure
• Supports kidney protection in patients with hypertension and diabetes

Drug Class

• Calcium Channel Blocker
• Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)
• Combination Antihypertensive

What Experts Say

Doctors often move to a combination like amlodipine and valsartan once a single blood pressure medicine no longer keeps readings in a safe range. Amlodipine relaxes the muscle in blood vessel walls, while valsartan blocks a hormone that narrows vessels and raises pressure, so the two work through different pathways at once.

This dual approach usually lowers blood pressure more than doubling the dose of either drug alone, while often causing less ankle swelling than amlodipine used by itself. Physicians still monitor kidney function and potassium levels periodically, since valsartan can affect both, especially in older patients or those with existing kidney disease.

High blood pressure affects a large share of adults in Pakistan, and many go undiagnosed until a stroke or heart problem occurs. Doctors across the country increasingly favor combination tablets like this one because they simplify a treatment plan into a single daily dose, which helps patients stay consistent with long term therapy.

Diasar Tablet 10mg/160mg formula

• Amlodipine Besylate 10mg + Valsartan 160mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Diasar Tablet 10mg/160mg?

• Take one tablet by mouth once daily, at the same time each day
• Can be taken with or without food
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water, do not crush or chew
• Do not stop suddenly without talking to your doctor
• Blood pressure and kidney function should be checked periodically while on this medicine

Drug Interactions

• Potassium sparing diuretics and potassium supplements, raising the risk of high potassium
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, which can reduce the blood pressure lowering effect and stress the kidneys
• Lithium, since blood levels can rise to unsafe levels
• Simvastatin, since amlodipine can increase its blood levels
• Other blood pressure medicines, increasing the risk of low blood pressure

Risks and warnings

• Not safe during pregnancy since it can cause serious harm to an unborn baby
• May cause swelling in the ankles or feet, more common with the amlodipine component
• Can raise potassium levels, especially when combined with potassium sparing diuretics or supplements
• Use with caution in significant kidney or liver impairment
• May cause dizziness, particularly with the first few doses or after a missed dose
• Avoid combining with aliskiren in patients with diabetes or kidney disease

Diasar Tablet 10mg/160mg Side Effects

• Swelling in the ankles or feet
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Flushing or a feeling of warmth
• Palpitations

Storage Conditions

Store below 30 degrees C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep tablets in their original blister pack until use, and keep out of reach of children.