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Please describe the medication: diovan (valsartan)?
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Antihypertensive: This drug is an angiotensin receptor blocker used to treat hypertension. It is considered helpful in promoting healing of the kidney tissue and is a good choice in persons who develop a cough on drugs called ace inhibitors (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors).
Answered 1/8/2018
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Diovan (valsartan): Diovan, generic name is valsartan. It is in the pharmacologic class called angiotensin receptor blocker. It is normally used to treat high blood pressure and/or congestive heart failure.
Answered 9/1/2013
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