Chemical formula: C₂₄H₂₉N₅O₃ Molecular mass: 435.519 g/mol PubChem compound: 60846
Valsartan is an orally active, potent, and specific angiotensin II (Ang II) receptor antagonist. It acts selectively on the AT1-receptor subtype, which is responsible for the known actions of angiotensin II.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| C09CA03 | Valsartan | C Cardiovascular system → C09 Agents acting on the renin-angiotensin system → C09C Angiotensin II antagonists, plain → C09CA Angiotensin II antagonists, plain |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALSARTAN Film-coated tablet | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| DIOVAN Tablet | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/PLR |
Valsartan is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)
Albania (AL)
Australia (AU)
Austria (AT)
Brazil (BR)
Canada (CA)
Croatia (HR)
Cyprus (CY)Ecuador (EC)
Estonia (EE)
Finland (FI)
France (FR)Germany (DE)
Hong Kong (HK)
Ireland (IE)
Israel (IL)Italy (IT)
Japan (JP)Lithuania (LT)
Mexico (MX)
Netherlands (NL)New Zealand (NZ)
Nigeria (NG)
Poland (PL)
Romania (RO)
Singapore (SG)South Africa (ZA)
Spain (ES)
Tunisia (TN)
Turkey (TR)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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