Byvalson and Somavert

• Generic Name: nebivolol / valsartan
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Byvalson

Byvalson contains a combination of nebivolol and valsartan. Nebivolol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).

Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Valsartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.

Byvalson is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults. Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.

Byvalson is sometimes given together with other blood pressure medications.

• Generic Name: pegvisomant
• Dosage Forms: subcutaneous injection
• Other Brand Names: Somavert

Somavert (pegvisomant) is a man-made protein that is similar to human growth hormone. Pegvisomant binds to the same receptor in the body as growth hormone, and blocks the effects of growth hormone.

Somavert is used to treat acromegaly (a growth disorder caused by too much growth hormone).

Somavert is usually given after other medications, surgery, or radiation have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.