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Articles on valsartan & combinations from NPS RADARArticles on valsartan & combinations from NPS RADAR
(val-SAR-tan)
| Title | Content Type | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| New dual and triple antihypertensive combinations PBS listed — be aware of potential confusion | Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Brief item | 2010-11-10 00:00:00 | From 1 November 2010, olmesartan with amlodipine (Sevikar), and valsartan with amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide (Exforge HCT), can be prescribed for people whose hypertension is inadequately controlled with one of the component drugs at equivalent doses (for dual therapy) or any two of the component drugs (for triple therapy). |
| Valsartan (Diovan) and combinations with hydrochlorothiazide (Co-Diovan) or amlodipine (Exforge) | Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Review | 2009-03-10 00:00:00 | Valsartan reduces blood pressure to a similar extent as other angiotensin II-receptor antagonists. If blood pressure is not controlled by valsartan 160 mg, add a second drug rather than increasing the dose to 320 mg. Establish the effective dose using the individual drugs before prescribing the appropriate combination. |
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Date published: 2009-10-30 00:00:00
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