ep·ro·sar·tan

(ĕp′rō-sär′tăn)

An angiotensin II receptor blocker drug, C₂₃H₂₄N₂O₄S, used in its mesylate form to treat hypertension.

[Perhaps E-, stereochemical pref. + pro(panoic acid) + -sartan, angiotensin II receptor blocker suff.; see losartan.]

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The researchers found that those who had taken ARBs--including losartan (Cozaar), candesartan (Atacand), irbesartan (Avapro), olmesartan (Benicar), valsartan (Diovan), telmisartan (Micardis) and eprosartan (Teveten)--had fewer brain plaques.

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The Belgian chemicals and pharmaceuticals company Solvay has acquired worldwide rights to Teveten, a drug for the treatment of high blood pressure, from SmithKline Beecham Plc.

SOLVAY ACQUIRES RIGHTS TO TEVETEN DRUG

Some commonly prescribed drugs in this class are andesartan (Atacand), eprosartan (Teveten), irbesartan (Avapro), losartan (Cozaar), telmisartan (Micardis) and valsartan (Diovan).

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A significantly enlarged US sales force will help Solvay Pharmaceuticals maximize sales of Teveten, a pill for high blood pressure, whose global marketing rights Solvay Group acquired in May.

BELGIAN DRUG FIRM SOLVAY TO BUY UNIMED

ARBs (angiotensin II Sleepiness, Atacand receptor blockers): headache, dizziness, (candesartan); Similar to ACE diarrhea, rash, and Teveten (eprosartan inhibitors, they potassium buildup in mesylate); Diovan work to halt the the blood.

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Some commonly prescribed drugs in this class are candesartan (Atacand), eprosartan (Teveten), irbesarten (Avapro), losartan (Cozaar), telmisartan (Micardis) and valsartan (Diovan).

High blood pressure

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