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In which patients is valsartan contraindicated with aliskiren?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Diovan (valsartan) is contraindicated with aliskiren-containing products in patients with diabetes mellitus or renal impairment defined as GFR below 60 mL/min/1.73 m².

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Diovan 3 mg/ml Oral SolutionNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 15Document updated 12 February 2025

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