Last update 03 Apr 2026

Valsartan

Overview

Basic Info

SummaryValsartan, a diminutive molecular compound, falls within the pharmacological group of angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), which exhibit the ability to selectively obstruct the angiotensin receptor type 1 (AR1R), hence deterring the effects of angiotensin II on the blood vessels, and consequently regulating the blood pressure. It is noteworthy that Valsartan is primarily intended to treat hypertension, heart failure, and myocardial infarction, with its debut approval by the FDA dating back to December 1996, all thanks to the efforts of Novartis in developing it. Valsartan has become widely recognized and hailed as a vital drug in the management of cardiovascular diseases, which serves as a testament to its efficacy and utility.
Drug Type
Small molecule drug
Synonyms
(S)-N-Valeryl-N-{[2'-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)biphenyl-4-yl]-methyl}-valine, Diovane, Kalpress
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Target
Action
antagonists
Mechanism
AT1R antagonists(Angiotensin II Receptor Type 1 antagonists)
Therapeutic Areas
Originator Organization
Drug Highest PhaseApproved
First Approval Date
United States (23 Dec 1996),
Regulation-
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Structure/Sequence

Molecular FormulaC24H29N5O3
InChIKeyACWBQPMHZXGDFX-QFIPXVFZSA-N
CAS Registry137862-53-4

External Link

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D00400Valsartan

R&D Status

Approved
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IndicationCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Ventricular Dysfunction, Left
United States
19 Dec 2017
Myocardial Infarction
Australia
13 Nov 2001
Heart Failure
United States
23 Dec 1996
Hypertension
United States
23 Dec 1996
Developing
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IndicationHighest PhaseCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Hypertrophy, Left VentricularPhase 3
Germany
01 Mar 2007
Chronic Kidney DiseasesPhase 3
United Kingdom
18 Aug 2006
ProteinuriaPhase 3
United Kingdom
18 Aug 2006
Essential HypertensionPhase 3
United States
01 Jan 2002
Acute Coronary SyndromePhase 2
United States
01 Feb 2007
Acute Coronary SyndromePhase 2
Belgium
01 Feb 2007
Acute Coronary SyndromePhase 2
Canada
01 Feb 2007
Acute Coronary SyndromePhase 2
Czechia
01 Feb 2007
Acute Coronary SyndromePhase 2
Germany
01 Feb 2007
Acute Coronary SyndromePhase 2
Hungary
01 Feb 2007
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Clinical Result

Indication
Phase
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Study
Phase
PopulationAnalyzed EnrollmentGroupResultsEvaluationPublication Date
Phase 3
-
13,903
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Positive
17 Nov 2025
Phase 4
4
(LCZ696)
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03 Aug 2025
(Valsartan)
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Phase 3
26
(Nebivolol)
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-
08 Jun 2025
(Valsartan)
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Phase 2
137
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Positive
01 Jun 2025
Phase 3
93
(Sacubitril/Valsartan)
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-
03 May 2023
(Valsartan)
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Phase 3
5,661
Sacubitril+Valsartan
pqjjupdsst(wvuoivsywm): HR = 0.86 (95% CI, 0.74 - 0.99), P-Value = 0.04
Positive
02 Nov 2022
Phase 4
365
valsartan placebo+LCZ696
(LCZ696 (Entresto) + Placebo)
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-
03 Dec 2021
LCZ696 placebo+valsartan
(Valsartan + Placebo)
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Phase 2
178
euhzfdtmrs(mmnakrxnnv): P-Value = 0.001
Positive
01 Oct 2021
Placebo
Phase 3
127
Valsartan 0.25 mg/kg/day
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-
20 Sep 2021
Valsartan 4 mg/kg/day
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Phase 2
Hypertension
NT-proBNP
-
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-
29 Jun 2021
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