angiotensin receptor antagonist

angiotensin receptor antagonist
angiotensin II receptor antagonist any of a class of antihypertensive agents that block the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II by competitive binding with angiotensin receptors. Called also angiotensin receptor or angiotensin II receptor blocker.

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