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valsartan

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American: /vælˈsɑɹˌtæn/
  • General-American: /vælˈsɑɹ.tən/

1

noun

Meaning 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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: medicine, pharmacology, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

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

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Diovan

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: angiotensin II inhibitor

History

Etymology

Blend of valeryl + -sartan.