English Explanatory Dictionary

valsartan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.

Pronunciation

/vælˈsɑɹˌtæn/ /vælˈsɑɹ.tən/

Word forms

valsartan

Etymology

Blend of valeryl + -sartan.

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