S023 Pill — PINK TEAR, 10mm — Valsartan

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Imprint	S023
Colour	PINK
Shape	TEAR
Size	10
Strength	VALSARTAN 80 mg
Dosage form	Tablet
Manufacturer	SQUARE PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED
NDC	76483-023
Schedule	—
Availability	Prescription only
Ingredients	VALSARTAN[VALSARTAN]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "S023" 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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