Diovan Tablets and Oxsoralen Topical

• Generic Name: valsartan
• Dosage Forms: Capsules, tablet
• Other Brand Names: Diovan

Diovan (valsartan) is an type of blood pressure medication called an ARB (angiotensin II receptor antagonist). Diovan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.

Diovan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children who are at least 6 years old. It is sometimes given together with other blood pressure medications.

Diovan is also used in adults to treat heart failure, and to lower the risk of death after a heart attack.

• Generic Name: methoxsalen topical
• Dosage Forms: lotion
• Other Brand Names: Oxsoralen

Methoxsalen belongs to the group of medicines called psoralens. It is used along with ultraviolet light (found in sunlight and some special lamps) in a treatment called psoralen plus ultraviolet light A (PUVA) to treat vitiligo, a disease in which skin color is lost. Methoxsalen may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Methoxsalen is available only with a prescription and is to be administered by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.