Definition

1. Noun:
   • A brand name for the drug valsartan: Diovan is a proprietary name for a medication containing the active ingredient valsartan.
   • An angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB): It is a type of drug that works by blocking the action of angiotensin II, a substance in the body that causes blood vessels to tighten.

Usage

• Diovan is prescribed by doctors to manage certain cardiovascular conditions.
• It is typically taken orally in tablet form.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor increased her dose of Diovan to better control her hypertension.
  • Diovan is often preferred for patients who cannot tolerate ACE inhibitor medications.

Advanced Usage

• "To be on Diovan": to be prescribed and taking the medication Diovan.
  • After his heart attack, he was put on Diovan and a beta-blocker.

Variants and Related Words

• Valsartan (n): The generic, non-brand name for the active pharmaceutical ingredient in Diovan.
  • The pharmacy offered the generic valsartan as a cheaper alternative to Diovan.

Synonyms

• Angiotensin II receptor antagonist: The formal medical class name for drugs like Diovan.
• ARB: A common acronym for Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker.

Notes

• Diovan is specifically a brand name. When discussing the drug in a general medical context, the term "valsartan" or the drug class "ARB" is often used.
• It is primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure.

Noun

1. an angiotensin II inhibitor that is used to treat high blood pressure