ARB
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ARB
Feature
help relax blood vessels to lower blood pressure
Generic
Valsartan
PrefixRootSuffix
sartan
What do ARBs selectively bind with?
What is angiotensin?
What does an ARB prevent binding to receptor on blood vessels?
Should ARBs be avoided by new and expecting mothers?
What reaction does angiotensin cause for blood vessels?
Does an ARB increase or decrease blood pressure?

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13
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106
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2
Antihistamine
3
High-blood-pressure-meds
9
69
Diuretic
8
10
ACE-inhibitor
11
19
alpha-blocker
10
16
ARB
10
9
beta-blocker
13
calcium-channel-blocker
12
12
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4
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11
4
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5
4
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15
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8
4
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5
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alkylating-agent-antineoplastic
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3
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12
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1
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1
37
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3
6
Antiviral
14
10
Pain
5
14
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16
52
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1
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14
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1
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1
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2
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2
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2
3
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11
10
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3
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2
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6
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17
Gastrointestinal
1
9
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13
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2
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2
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2
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4
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2
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4
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2
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2
muscarinic-antagonist-anticholinergic
4
Genitourinary
10
Mental-Health
9
33
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1
Antidepressant
2
Stimulant
1
potassium-sparing-diuretic
2
Opthalmic
7
Neuro
10
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3
Contraceptive
1
 

Angiotensin causes blood vessels to narrow

ACE Receptor Blocker is like a battery

Angiotensin needs to bind to blood vessels

ARB blocks angiotensin II from binding to blood vessel receptors
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Valsartan, sold under the trade name Diovan among others, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetic kidney disease. It is a reasonable initial treatment for high blood pressure. It is taken by mouth. Versions are available as the combination valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide, valsartan/amlodipine, valsartan/amlodipine/hydrochlorothiazide, or valsartan/sacubitril.