candesartan

noun

can·de·sar·tan ˌkan-də-ˈsär-ˌtan

: an antihypertensive drug C₃₃H₃₄N₆O₆ that is taken orally and blocks the action of angiotensin II

Note: Candesartan is marketed under the trademark Atacand. When used in combination with hydrochlorothiazide it is marketed under the trademark Atacand HCT.

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“Candesartan.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/candesartan. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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