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Noun

1. 1
   An antihypertensive drug C₂₄H₂₉N₅O₃ that is taken orally and blocks the action of angiotensin II. It is marketed under the trademark Diovan and when used in combination with amlodipine, under the trademark Exforge. uncountable
2. 2
   an angiotensin II inhibitor that is used to treat high blood pressure wordnet

Synonyms

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angiotensin receptor blockerarbat1 blockerat1 receptor antagonistdiovandrug

Antonyms

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agonistno treatmentplacebounapproved product

Etymology

Blend of valeryl + -sartan.