Valsartan

Diovan

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Valsartan
Systematic (IUPAC) name
3-methyl-2- [pentanoyl-[ [4-[2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl) phenyl] phenyl] methyl]amino] -butanoic acid
Identifiers
CAS number	137862-53-4
ATC code	C09CA03
PubChem	60846
DrugBank	APRD00133
Chemical data
Formula	C₂₄H₂₉N₅O₃
Mol. weight	435.519 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	?
Protein binding	95%
Metabolism	?
Half life	6 hours
Excretion	?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	D
Legal status	℞ Prescription only
Routes	oral

Valsartan (Diovan®) is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, acting on the AT1 subtype. It is used to treat high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and may be used to treat chronic renal failure.

Administration

Oral tablets, containing 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg, 160 mg or 320 mg of valsartan. Usual dosage ranges from 40-320 mg daily. Diovan HCT® contains a combination of valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide.

Side effects

Most commonly, headache and dizziness.

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