abstract |
The compound (S)-N-(1-carboxy-2-methylprop-1-yl)-N-pentanoyl-N-[2'-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)biphenyl-4-yl-methyl]amine (valsartan) of formula or a salt thereof, in particular a pharmaceutical acceptable salt thereof, can be used for treating (acute and chronic) postischemic renal failure and for protecting the ischemic kidney. |