Valsartan
(Diovan® , Valsartan)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Capsules, Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Valsartan
Usual formulation brand names
Diovan®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes
Modified release
No
Film coated
Yes - tablets
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Licensed
Are specials or imports available?
N/A
Liquid strengths
3mg/ml
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
No
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No information available
Advice on administration via enteral tube
No information available.
Notes
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