Valsartan

Valsartan is a type of specific angiotensin I (AT1) receptor antagonist and a clinical non-dermal AT1 receptor antagonist following losartan that has important effects in adjusting bodily blood pressure and maintaining electrolyte-body fluid balance. Valsartan’s antihypertensive effects are stronger than those of enalapril and is suitable for treating hypertension, mild to moderate primary hypertension, and especially secondary hypertension caused by renal damage. It can significantly reduce proteinuria for hypertension patients with diabetes or normal liver functions, and it can promote uric acid and urinary sodium to protect the kidney. Valsartan is also suitable for reducing the cardiovascular mortality for high risk patients (left ventricular failure or dysfunction) after experiencing a heart attack.