About Valsartan

What is Valsartan?

Valsartan is an oral medication prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. It was originally approved by the FDA in 1996 under the brand name Diovan®. It is now available in both branded and generic forms.

Valsartan belongs to a class of drug identified as angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) which are designed to prevent the constriction of blood vessels – a process that increases blood pressure. Angiotensin is produced by the body and, when it attaches to angiostenin receptors, the result is a narrowing (constricting) of the blood vessels. Valsaratan, because it blocks angiotensin from attaching to the receptors, prevents the blood vessels from narrowing. By this action, valsartan acts as a vasodialator which reduces blood pressure.

The FDA’s List of Recalled Valsartan Medications (as of January 18, 2019)

The FDA had published and updated a detailed list of specific valsartan-containing medications that are subject to recall. Because these drugs are produced in multiple dosage strengths, not all of a manufacturers products may be subject to recall. The manufacturers whose products are on the recall list include:

• Teva Pharmaceuticals - amlodipine-valsartan
• Teva Pharmaceuticals - amlodipine-valsartan-hydrochlorothiazide combination tablets
• Teva Pharmaceuticals labeled as Major Pharmaceuticals
• Teva Pharmaceuticals USA labeled as Actavis
• Prinston Pharmaceuticals labeled as Solco Healthcare, LLC
• RemedyRepack, Inc. (Prinston/Solco)
• AvKARE
• A-S Medication Solutions, LLC
• Bryant Ranch Pre-Pack, Inc.
• H.J. Harkins Company d/b/a Pharma Pac
• Proficient RX, LP
• Northwind Pharmaceuticals
• Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
• NuCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
• RemedyRepack, Inc (Hetero/Camber)
• AvCARE (Hetero/Camber)
• Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
• Torrent Pharmaceuticals, LTD
• RemedyRepack, Inc. (Torrent)
• Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. - Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets
• Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. - Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets
• Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. - Valsartan HCTZ Tablets
• Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. - Valsartan Tablets
• Denk-Pharma GmbH & Co. KG - Amva Denk 10/160 Tablets (Amlodipine 10mg and valsartan 160mg)
• Denk-Pharma GmbH & Co. KG - Amva Denk 5/160 Tablets (Amlodipine 5mg and valsartan 160mg)
• Denk-Pharma GmbH & Co. KG - Amva Denk 5/80 Tablets (Amlodipine 5mg and valsartan 80mg)

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