# valsartan

> English word · Noun · IPA /vælˈsɑɹˌtæn/

## Definitions
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.

## Etymology
Blend of valeryl + -sartan.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/valsartan