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Diovan Approved for Pediatric Hypertension; Japan’s 1st ARB Approved for Pediatric Indication: Novartis
Novartis Pharma announced on August 24 that the angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) Diovan (valsartan) was approved on the same day for pediatric hypertension in children aged six or older. Diovan is the first ARB approved for pediatric indication in Japan.…
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