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Valsartan+/- Hydrochlorothiazide — Competitive Intelligence Brief
marketed
Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB); combination with thiazide diuretic when applicable
AT1 receptor (angiotensin II type 1 receptor); sodium-chloride cotransporter (thiazide component)
Cardiovascular
Small molecule
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Target snapshot
Valsartan+/- Hydrochlorothiazide (Valsartan+/- Hydrochlorothiazide) — Novartis. Valsartan blocks angiotensin II receptors to relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure, while hydrochlorothiazide (when present) acts as a thiazide diuretic to reduce fluid volume.
Comparator set (6 drugs)
| Drug | Generic | Sponsor | Phase | Class | Target | Approval / PDUFA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valsartan+/- Hydrochlorothiazide TARGET | Valsartan+/- Hydrochlorothiazide | Novartis | marketed | Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB); combination with thiazide diuretic when applicable | AT1 receptor (angiotensin II type 1 receptor); sodium-chloride cotransporter (thiazide component) | |
| placebo/valsartan | placebo/valsartan | Medical University of Silesia | marketed | Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) | AT1 receptor (Angiotensin II type 1 receptor) | |
| Olmesartan medoxomil tablets | Olmesartan medoxomil tablets | Lee's Pharmaceutical Limited | marketed | Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) | AT1 receptor (Angiotensin II type 1 receptor) | |
| Cozzar tablet | Cozzar tablet | Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical | marketed | Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) | AT1 receptor (angiotensin II type 1 receptor) | |
| Irbesartan Oral Tablet | Irbesartan Oral Tablet | University of Southern Denmark | marketed | Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) | AT1 receptor (Angiotensin II type 1 receptor) | |
| Irbesartan (Aprovel) | Irbesartan (Aprovel) | Sanofi | marketed | Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) | AT1 receptor (Angiotensin II type 1 receptor) | |
| Valsartan Capsules | Valsartan Capsules | Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University | marketed | Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) | AT1 receptor (Angiotensin II type 1 receptor) |
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Sponsor landscape (Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB); combination with thiazide diuretic when applicable class)
- Novartis · 1 drug in this class
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Drug Landscape (2026). Valsartan+/- Hydrochlorothiazide — Competitive Intelligence Brief. https://druglandscape.com/ci/valsartan-hydrochlorothiazide. Accessed 2026-05-16.
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