Valsartan
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Valsartan
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
| 3-methyl-2- [pentanoyl-[ [4-[2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl) phenyl] phenyl] methyl]amino] -butanoic acid | |
| Identifiers | |
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| ATC code | C09 |
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| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C24H29N5O3 |
| Mol. mass | 435.519 g/mol |
| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Bioavailability | ? |
| Protein binding | 95% |
| Metabolism | ? |
| Half life | 6 hours |
| Excretion | ? |
| Therapeutic considerations | |
| Pregnancy cat. |
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| Legal status |
℞ Prescription only |
| Routes | oral |
Valsartan (trade name Diovan®) is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, acting on the AT1 subtype. In the U.S., valsartan is indicated for treatment of high blood pressure, of congestive heart failure (CHF), and post-myocardial infarction (MI). In 2005, Diovan® was prescribed more than 12 million times in the United States.
[edit] Administration
Oral tablets, containing 40 mg (scored), 80 mg, 160 mg or 320 mg of valsartan. Usual dosage ranges from 40–320 mg daily.
In some markets avalible as a Hard Gelatine Capsule, containing 40mg, 80mg, or 160mg of valsartan.
Diovan HCT® contains a combination of valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide but, unlike Diovan®, is only indicated for hypertension, not for CHF or post-MI.
[edit] Side effects
Most commonly, headache and dizziness.
[edit] External links
Candesartan, Eprosartan, Irbesartan, Losartan, Olmesartan, Tasosartan, Telmisartan, Valsartan
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