Angiotensin II (AT-II)-Receptor Antagonists are Reviewed. Research focused on blocking the renin- angiotensin system (RAS) led to the discovery of angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors ...

In contrast, ARBs would be expected to inhibit the biologic effects of angiotensin II more completely than ACE inhibitors, since they block the pathway more distally at the level of the receptor ...

Japan: A recent study has revealed that replacing angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) with sacubitril/valsartan can ...

The dual-action agent LCZ696 blocks the angiotensin II receptor (via a valsartan moiety) and inhibits neprilysin (via an AHU377 moiety). In a phase II trial, this drug “demonstrated superior ...

Doctors have several options when treating high blood pressure. Common medications include: Thiazide diuretics – Help the ...

Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD Edarbi (azilsartan) is a high blood pressure medication that may cause side ...

1), although many of the leading compounds are available as generics. In terms of branded sales, the angiotensin II receptor blocker class dominates with five of the top ten antihypertensives ...