Valsartan. Diovan.

Accession number;01A0265232
Title;Valsartan. Diovan.
Author; KAWAMURA MINORU (Iwate Prefect. Cent. Hosp.) OWADA MASAHIKO (Iwate Med. Univ.)
Journal Title;Clinics & Drug Therapy
Journal Code:S0115B
ISSN:0913-7505
VOL.20;NO.2;PAGE.168-169(2001)
Figure&Table&Reference;REF.5
Pub. Country;Japan
Language;Japanese
Abstract;As the selective AT1 receptor antagonist, valsartan (I), which is indicated for hypertension, is presented. In the comparison with the analogous medicine, the hypotensive action of I is more rapidly and powerfully achieved than losartan potassium. And, I exhibits the action without the effect of the metabolism enzyme, because I is an active form. The knack of the usage including administration and dosage of I, and precautions for use including side effects are described. EBM of I more equivalent to ACE is expected, and I is excellent in the compliance.