SPL Set ID: aa7e7d95-520a-461c-b1b3-e588aeb6a613
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Amlodipine and valsartan tablets, USP are a fixed combination of amlodipine and valsartan. Amlodipine and valsartan tablets contain the besylate salt of amlodipine, a dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker (CCB). Amlodipine besylate, USP is a white or almost white powder, slightly soluble in water and sparingly soluble in ethanol. Amlodipine besylate’s chemical name is 3-ethyl-5-methyl (4 RS )-2-[(2-aminoethoxy)methyl]-4-(2-chlorophenyl)-6-methyl-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate benzenesulfonate; its structural formula is: Its molecular formula is C 20 H 25 ClN 2 O 5 •C 6 H 6 O 3 S and its molecular weight is 567.1. Valsartan is a nonpeptide, orally active, and specific angiotensin II antagonist acting on the AT 1 receptor subtype. Valsartan, USP is a white to almost white amorphous powder, soluble in ethanol and methanol and slightly soluble in water. Valsartan’s chemical name is N -[ p -( o -1 H -tetrazol-5-ylphenyl)benzyl]- N -valeryl- L -valine; its structural formula is: Its molecular formula is C 24 H 29 N 5 O 3 and its molecular weight is 435.52. Amlodipine and valsartan tablets are formulated in 4 strengths for oral administration with a combination of amlodipine besylate (6.94 mg or 13.88 mg, equivalent to 5 mg or 10 mg of amlodipine respectively), with 160 mg, or 320 mg of valsartan providing for the following available combinations: 5/160 mg, 10/160 mg, 5/320 mg, and 10/320 mg. The inactive ingredients for all strengths of the tablets are colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, red iron oxide, sodium starch glycolate (potato), talc, titanium dioxide and yellow iron oxide. Meets USP Dissolution Test 3. Amlodipine Besylate Structural Formula Valsartan Structural Formula