What is Azilsartan?
Azilsartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (ARB) used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure. It works by relaxing blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure. Azilsartan helps to reduce blood pressure in patients with mild to moderate high blood pressure and provides additional benefit in patients with severe hypertension when combined with other antihypertensive agents.
What is Azilsartan used for?
Azilsartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, which means it works by blocking the action of angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor that raises blood pressure. By inhibiting this pathway, azilsartan relaxes blood vessels and increases their diameter, thereby reducing blood pressure in patients with hypertension.
Azilsartan was first approved for use in the United States in 2011 as Tekturoa for the treatment of high blood pressure in adults. It is typically administered once daily orally, either alone or in combination with other medications to further lower blood pressure. Azilsartan has been shown to be effective in reducing systolic and diastolic blood pressure in clinical trials, making it a valuable addition to antihypertensive therapies. Its mechanism of action and efficacy profile are similar to those of other angiotensin II receptor antagonists, such as losartan and valsartan.
Azilsartan side effects
• Dizziness • Headache • Fatigue • Cough • Nausea • Vomiting • Abdominal pain • Diarrhea • Back pain • Muscle cramps • Weakness • Sleepiness • Rash • Itching • Swelling of hands and feet • Joint pain
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