Minitran transdermal and Valsartan

• Generic Name: nitroglycerin
• Dosage Forms: patch
• Other Brand Names: Minitran, Nitro TD Patch-A, Nitro-Dur, Gonitro, Nitrolingual, NitroMist, Nitrostat, Nitro-Time, Gonitro, Nitro-Bid, Nitrol Appli-Kit, Rectiv

Minitran (skin patch) is used to prevent attacks of chest pain (angina). Minitran will not treat an angina attack that has already begun.

Minitran may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: valsartan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Diovan

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

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

Valsartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.