candesartan

noun

can·​de·​sar·​tan ˌkan-də-ˈsär-ˌtan How to pronounce candesartan (audio)
: 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.

Dictionary Entries Near candesartan

Cite this Entry

“Candesartan.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/candesartan. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!