Valsartan

Indications

• high blood pressure

  • congestive heart failure (CHF)

  • post-myocardial infarction

Administration/Absorption

• • Usual dosage ranges from 40–320 mg daily.

Distribution

Mechanism

• angiotensin II receptor antagonist

  • particularly high affinity for the type I (AT₁) angiotensin receptor

Excretion