A Study to Describe Vascular and Renal Effects and Safety of Valsartan 80 and 160 mg in Arterial Hypertension Patients
A Study to Describe Vascular and Renal Effects and Safety of Valsartan 80 and 160 mg in Arterial Hypertension Patients
One hundred twenty patients with arterial hypertension and albuminuria (some amount of albumin in urine) are given valsartan 80 mg and then160 mg to normalize blood pressure. Hydrochlorothiazide (diuretic) 12.5-25 mg added if necessary.
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Other protocol-defined exclusion criteria may apply