How to Pronounce Olmesartan (Benicar)
ol-me-SAR-tan
IPA: /ɒl.mɛ.ˈsær.tæn/
Brand name: Benicar
ol
me
SAR
tan
Olmesartan is pronounced ol-me-SAR-tan
How do you pronounce Olmesartan?
Olmesartan is pronounced “ol-me-SAR-tan”. It has 4 syllables: ol ‑ me ‑ sar ‑ tan. The stress falls on the third syllable, “sar”.
How many syllables are in Olmesartan?
Olmesartan has 4 syllables: ol ‑ me ‑ sar ‑ tan.
What does Olmesartan mean?
Hypertension. HTN, HF, ACE-I alternative when cough occurs
Word Parts
suffix
-sartan
angiotensin II receptor blocker
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 3 (SAR) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
HTN, HF, ACE-I alternative when cough occurs. Alternative to ACE inhibitors when cough occurs. Used for hypertension and heart failure.
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