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    Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

    Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)



    Examples

    Brand NameGeneric NameChemical Name
    Atacand candesartan
    Teveten eprosartan
    Avapro irbesartan
    Cozaar losartan
    Benicar olmesartan
    Micardis telmisartan
    Diovan valsartan

    Angiotensin II receptor blockers combined with diuretic

    Brand NameGeneric NameChemical Name
    Avalide irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazide
    Hyzaar losartan and hydrochlorothiazide




    By: Reference Healthwise Staff Last Revised: April 26, 2012
    Medical Review: Reference Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology
    Margaret Hetherington, PHM, BsC - Pharmacy


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