Azilsartan

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Hardin MD, Jacobs TF

Azilsartan

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Abstract

Azilsartan is a medication used in the management and treatment of hypertension. It is in the angiotensin-receptor blocking (ARB) class of drugs. This activity outlines the indications, action, and contraindications for azilsartan as a valuable agent in the treatment of patients clinically diagnosed with hypertension. This activity will highlight the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and other key factors (e.g., off-label uses, dosing, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, monitoring, relevant interactions) pertinent for members of the interprofessional team in the management of patients with hypertension and related conditions.

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Drugs

Azilsartan medoxomil

Drug Targets

Drug	Target	Kind	Organism	Pharmacological Action	Actions
Azilsartan medoxomil	Type-1 angiotensin II receptor	Protein	Humans	Yes	Antagonist	Details

Drug Interactions

Drugs	Interaction
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Azilsartan medoxomil Aliskiren	Aliskiren may increase the hypotensive and hyperkalemic activities of Azilsartan medoxomil.