valsartan en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /vælˈsɑɹ.tən/ (General-American)
- /vælˈsɑɹˌtæn/ (General-American)
Etymology
Blend of valeryl + -sartan.
Meanings
- (uncountable) 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.