olmesartan

noun

ol·​me·​sar·​tan ˌäl-mə-ˈsär-ˌtan How to pronounce olmesartan (audio)
variants also olmesartan medoxomil
: an angiotensin-receptor blocker C29H30N6O6 taken orally to treat hypertension

Note: Trademarks for preparations containing olmesartan include Azor, Benicar, Benicar HCT, and Tribenzor.

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“Olmesartan.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/olmesartan. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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