<unk> , sold under the brand 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<unk> /hydrochlorothiazide,<unk> /amlodipine,<unk> /amlodipine/hydrochlorothiazide, or<unk> /sacubitril. Common side effects include feeling tired, dizziness, high blood potassium, diarrhea, and joint pain. Other serious side effects may include kidney problems, low blood pressure, and angioedema. Use in pregnancy may harm the baby and use when breastfeeding is not recommended. It is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist and works by blocking the effects of angiotensin II.<unk>  was patented in 1990, and came into medical use in 1996. It is available as a generic medication. In 2019, it was the 154th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 4million prescriptions.
Valsartan
Olmesartan
Losartan
Azilsartan
Telmisartan
Irbesartan
Candesartan
Cyclothiazide