Generic Diovan is used for treating high blood pressure alone or with other medicines. It is also used for treating heart failure in patients who do not tolerate angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Amlodipine and valsartan is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack. Amlodipine and valsartan is usually given after other blood pressure medicines have been tried without success.
Generic Norvasc is used for treating high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack. Amlodipine and valsartan is usually given after other blood pressure medicines have been tried without success.