Flashcards: Angiotensin II receptor antagonists

Azilsartan (INN) is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist used in the treatment of hypertension, developed by Takeda.

Candesartan (rINN) /ˌkændᵻˈsɑːrtən/ is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist used mainly for the treatment of hypertension.

Irbesartan (INN) /ɜːrbəˈsɑːrtən/ is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist used mainly for the treatment of hypertension.

Olmesartan medoxomil is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist which has been used for the treatment of high blood pressure.

Telmisartan (INN) /tɛlmɪˈsɑːrtən/ is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (angiotensin receptor blocker, ARB) used in the management of hypertension.

Valsartan (trade name Diovan) is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (commonly called an ARB, or angiotensin receptor blocker), that is selective for the type I (AT1) angiotensin receptor.

Valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide (INNs, trade name Co-vasotec) is an antihypertensive drug combination of an angiotensin II receptor antagonist with hydrochlorothiazide, the most common diuretic to be combined with other blood pressure lowering substances.

Amlodipine/valsartan is of an oral blood pressure lowering combination drug which combines two medications in a film-coated tablet.

Eprosartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist used for the treatment of high blood pressure.

Losartan (rINN) /loʊˈsɑːrtən/ is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist drug used mainly to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Tasosartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist.

Fimasartan is a non-peptide angiotensin II receptor antagonist (ARB) used for the treatment of hypertension and heart failure.

Losartan/hydrochlorothiazide is a combination drug used as an antihypertensive, consisting of losartan (an angiotensin II receptor antagonist) and hydrochlorothiazide (a diuretic).

Forasartan, otherwise known as the compound SC-52458, is a nonpeptide angiotensin II receptor antagonist (ARB, AT1 receptor blocker).

Abitesartan (INN) is an Angiotensin II receptor antagonist.

Telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide (INNs, trade names MicardisPlus or Micardis HCT) is an antihypertensive drug combination of an angiotensin II receptor antagonist with hydrochlorothiazide, the most common diuretic to be combined with other blood pressure lowering substances.