Valsotens
- Generic Name:
- Valsartan 80mg and 160mg
- Active Ingredient:
- Valsartan 80mg and 160mg
- Group:
- Cardiovascular System
- Subgroup:
- Renin-Angiotensin System Agents
- ATC code:
- C09C A03
- Application:
- Oral Administration
- Dosage Form and Strength:
- Valsartan 80mg and 160mg tablets
Description:
Valsartan is an Angiotensin-II antagonist which is used to treat patients suffering from hypertension and is indicated to improve survival following recent (12 hours – 10 days) myocardial infarction.
Valsartan is an orally active specific Angiotensin II receptor antagonist. It acts selectively on the AT1 receptor subtype, which is responsible for the known actions of Angiotensin II.