Diovan

Diovan

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Uses

1.1 Hypertension

Diovan® (valsartan) is indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents.

1.2 Heart Failure

Diovan is indicated for the treatment of heart failure (NYHA class II-IV). In a controlled clinical trial, Diovan significantly reduced hospitalizations for heart failure. There is no evidence that Diovan provides added benefits when it is used with an adequate dose of an ACE inhibitor. [See Clinical Studies (14.2)] 

1.3 Post-Myocardial Infarction

In clinically stable patients with left ventricular failure or left ventricular dysfunction following myocardial infarction, Diovan is indicated to reduce cardiovascular mortality. [See Clinical Studies (14.3)]

History

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Other Information

Diovan (valsartan) is a nonpeptide, orally active, and specific angiotensin II receptor blocker acting on the AT1 receptor subtype.

Valsartan is chemically described as N-(1-oxopentyl)-N-[[2′-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl) [1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl]methyl]-L-valine. Its empirical formula is C24H29N5O3, its molecular weight is 435.5, and its structural formula is

      Valsartan structural formula

Valsartan is a white to practically white fine powder. It is soluble in ethanol and methanol and slightly soluble in water.

Diovan is available as tablets for oral administration, containing 40 mg, 80 mg, 160 mg or 320 mg of valsartan. The inactive ingredients of the tablets are colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, iron oxides (yellow, black and/or red), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol 8000, and titanium dioxide.

Diovan Manufacturers


  • Rebel Distributors Corp
    Diovan (Valsartan) Tablet [Rebel Distributors Corp]
  • Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Diovan (Valsartan) Tablet [Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Diovan (Valsartan) Tablet [Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Lake Erie Medical & Surgical Supply Dba Quality Care Products Llc
    Diovan (Valsartan) Tablet [Lake Erie Medical & Surgical Supply Dba Quality Care Products Llc]
  • Physicians Total Care, Inc.
    Diovan (Valsartan) Tablet [Physicians Total Care, Inc.]
  • Lake Erie Medical & Surgical Supply Dba Quality Care Products Llc
    Diovan (Valsartan) Tablet [Lake Erie Medical & Surgical Supply Dba Quality Care Products Llc]
  • Lake Erie Medical & Surgical Supply Dba Quality Care Products Llc
    Diovan (Valsartan) Tablet [Lake Erie Medical & Surgical Supply Dba Quality Care Products Llc]
  • Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Diovan (Valsartan) Tablet [Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Bryant Ranch Prepack
    Diovan (Valsartan) Tablet [Bryant Ranch Prepack]
  • Bryant Ranch Prepack
    Diovan (Valsartan) Tablet [Bryant Ranch Prepack]
  • Cardinal Health
    Diovan (Valsartan) Tablet [Cardinal Health]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Diovan (Valsartan) Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Diovan (Valsartan) Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Diovan (Valsartan) Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Aphena Pharma Solutions – Tennessee, Llc
    Diovan (Valsartan) Tablet [Aphena Pharma Solutions – Tennessee, Llc]
  • Carilion Materials Management
    Diovan (Valsartan) Tablet [Carilion Materials Management]
  • Carilion Materials Management
    Diovan (Valsartan) Tablet [Carilion Materials Management]
  • Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
    Diovan (Valsartan) Tablet [Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation]

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