Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers
- Name
- Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers
- Accession Number
- DBCAT000409
- Description
Agents that antagonize ANGIOTENSIN II TYPE 1 RECEPTOR. Included are ANGIOTENSIN II analogs such as SARALASIN and biphenylimidazoles such as LOSARTAN. Some are used as ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENTS.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Valsartan An angiotensin-receptor blocker used to manage hypertension alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents and to manage heart failure in patients who are intolerant to ACE inhibitors. Losartan An angiotensin receptor blocker used to treat hypertension and diabetic nephropathy, and is used to reduce the risk of stroke. Telmisartan An ARB used to treat hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, and congestive heart failure. Forasartan For the treatment of hypertension. Saprisartan Saprisartan is used in the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. Azilsartan medoxomil An angiotensin II receptor blocker used to treat hypertension alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents, such as chlorthalidone. Eprosartan An ARB used to treat hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, and congestive heart failure. Sparsentan An endothelin and angiotensin II receptor antagonist indicated to reduce proteinuria in adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy at risk of rapid disease progression. - Drugs & Drug Targets