different between valsartan vs irbesartan

English

Blend of valeryl +? -sartan.

valsartan (uncountable)

(pharmacology) 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.

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From [Term?] +? -sartan (“angiotensin II receptor antagonist”).

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irbesartan (uncountable)

(pharmacology) An angiotensin II receptor antagonist used mainly for the treatment of hypertension.

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