Tag: Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Entresto Angiotensin Receptor-Neprilysin Inhibitors (ARNi);  ARBs;  Neprilysin Inhibitors Description Oral combination product containing a neprilysin inhibitor (sacubitril) and an angiotensin II receptor blocker (valsartan)Used for heart failure; usually administered in conjunction with other heart failure therapies in place of an ACE inhibitor or other ARB in adult…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Diovan ARBs Description Oral angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Used in adults to treat hypertension, reduce heart failure related hospitalizations in those with heart failure (NYHA Class II to IV), and reduce cardiovascular mortality risk in those with left ventricular failure or dysfunction post-myocardial infarctionAlso used to treat…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Twynsta ARB/CCB Combos;  Antianginal Agents;  Calcium Channel Blockers, Dihydropyridine Description Angiotensin II antagonist (telmisartan) combined with dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker (amlodipine) for treatment of hypertension. Indications Indicated for treatment of hypertension Contraindications Hypersensitivity Do not coadminister with aliskiren in patients with diabetes mellitus Adverse Effects Peripheral edema (1-11%)…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Micardis ARBs Description Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Used for HTN and for cardiovascular risk reduction, such as stroke and MI prophylaxis, in high-risk patients unable to take ACE inhibitorsDoes not inhibit ACE and accumulate bradykinin; less likely to cause cough or angioedema than ACE inhibitors Indications Indicated…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Azor ARBs Description Amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker, and olmesartan, an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, are combined in 1 tablet to treat hypertension. Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension, either alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to olmesartan, amlodipine or excipients Coadministration…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Benicar ARBs Description Angiotensin II antagonist; used once daily for HTN; does not inhibit ACE and accumulate bradykinin; less likely to cause cough or angioedema than ACE inhibitors; not metabolized by the liver; lacks interactions with cytochrome P-450 inhibitors or inducers. Indications Indicated for the treatment of…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Cozaar ARBs Description Angiotensin II antagonist; used once daily for HTN, diabetic nephropathy, proteinuria, or CHF (off-label); additive efficacy with HCTZ; reverses potassium loss and rise in serum uric acid with HCTZ; does not inhibit ACE and accumulate bradykinin; less likely to cause cough or angioedema than…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Avapro ARBs Description Angiotensin II antagonist; used once daily for HTN; also indicated for diabetic nephropathy and proteinuria; longer half-life than losartan or valsartan; additive efficacy with HCTZ; does not inhibit ACE and accumulate bradykinin; less likely to cause cough or angioedema than ACE inhibitors; being studied…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Teveten ARBs Description Angiotensin II antagonist; used once or twice daily for HTN; does not inhibit ACE or accumulate bradykinin; less likely to cause cough or angioedema than ACE inhibitors. Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension, either alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents. Contraindications…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Atacand ARBs Description Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Used for hypertension (HTN) and to treat heart failure in adultsAlso used to treat HTN in pediatric patients 1 year of age and older Indications Indicated for the treatment of hypertension. For the treatment of heart failure.For migraine prophylaxis. Contraindications…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Edarbi ARBs Description Angiotensin II receptor antagonistUsed for hypertensionBlack box warning for use during pregnancy Indications Indicated for hypertension, either alone or in combination with other antihypertensives For the treatment of hypertension, either alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents. Contraindications Hypersensitivity Do not coadminister with…