LU G13 Pill — YELLOW CAPSULE, 16mm — Valsartan

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Imprint	LU / G13
Colour	YELLOW
Shape	CAPSULE
Size	16
Strength	VALSARTAN 160 mg
Dosage form	Tablet
Manufacturer	Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
NDC	68180-278
Schedule	—
Availability	—
Ingredients	VALSARTAN[VALSARTAN]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "LU G13" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Valsartan

Uses and warnings

BOXED WARNING: "WARNING: FETAL TOXICITY" - "When pregnancy is detected, discontinue valsartan as soon as possible" because "drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury and death to the developing fetus." Contraindicated with known hypersensitivity to any component and with coadministration of aliskiren in diabetic patients. Other major warnings include symptomatic hypotension in volume- or salt-depleted patients, "changes in renal function including acute renal failure," and hyperkalemia, particularly in heart failure patients.

Valsartan tablets are indicated for: - Hypertension, "to lower blood pressure in adults and children 6 years and older" - Heart failure, "to reduce hospitalization for heart failure in adults" with NYHA class II-IV - Post-myocardial infarction, "for the reduction of cardiovascular mortality in clinically stable patients with left ventricular failure or left ventricular dysfunction."

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How to identify this pill

• Check the imprint matches exactly: "LU G13".
• Confirm the colour (YELLOW) and shape (CAPSULE).
• Compare the size (16) against a ruler if possible.
• When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.

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