Tareg (Diovan) effect on hypertension

Tareg is a Valsartan formulation that’s not marketed in USA. It’s produced by Novartis pharma to be marketed in Africa, Asia and Middle east. It’s a generic product of the pioneer Diovan. There are 4 concentrations of Tareg 40, 80, 160 and 320mg Valsartan.
Valsartan is a white fine powder that is soluble in alcohol and [...]

FDA approves AZOR

The United States food and drug adminstration (FDA) approved Azor as first line treatment for high sever blood pressure. AZOR is formulated by Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. It’s a combination of Amlodipine as Amlodipine besylate and Olmesartan medoxomil. It’s prescribed for patients suffering from high blood pressure that can’t be controlled by the normal single antihypertensive [...]

Exforge as a new formulation for hypertension

Exforge is a new antihypertensive medication produced by Novartis pharma. It combines between two main antihypertensive classes (Angiotensin Receptor Blockers as Valsartan and Calcium channel Blockers as Amlodipine). It’s been prescribed by doctors in case of chronic high blood pressure when one drug is not enough.

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers as a choise in hypertension treatment

Angiotensin II receptor blockers are chemical substances commonly used worldwide in treatment of high blood pressure. According to their name Angiotensin receptor blockers they have a blocking action on Angiotensin II receptors. This leads to remarkable decrease in blood pressure. To get the idea about how these type of drugsĀ  work you need to know [...]