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val·sar·tan

(văl-sär′tn)

An angiotensin II receptor blocker drug, C₂₄H₂₉N₅O₃, used to treat hypertension and heart failure.

[val(ine) + -sartan, angiotensin II receptor blocker suff.; see losartan.]

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valsartan - an angiotensin II inhibitor that is used to treat high blood pressure

Diovan

angiotensin II inhibitor - an agent that retards or restrains the action of angiotensin II

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valsartan

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