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Eprosartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) that lowers blood pressure and protects the kidneys in hypertension, heart failure, and diabetic nephropathy.
ARBs block angiotensin II type 1 receptors, preventing angiotensin II from causing vasoconstriction and aldosterone release. They have a similar profile to ACE inhibitors but do not cause cough.
Used for hypertension, heart failure, diabetic nephropathy, and post-myocardial infarction. Often used as an ACE inhibitor alternative in patients who develop ACE inhibitor-induced cough.
Monitor blood pressure, renal function, and potassium. Like ACE inhibitors, contraindicated in pregnancy.
Losartan
Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) that lowers blood pressure and protects the kidneys in hypertension, heart failure, and diabetic nephropathy.
Valsartan
Valsartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) that lowers blood pressure and protects the kidneys in hypertension, heart failure, and diabetic nephropathy.
Olmesartan
Olmesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) that lowers blood pressure and protects the kidneys in hypertension, heart failure, and diabetic nephropathy.
Irbesartan
Irbesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) that lowers blood pressure and protects the kidneys in hypertension, heart failure, and diabetic nephropathy.
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