Olmesartan
- Generic Name
- Olmesartan
- Brand Names
- Azor, Benicar, Benicar Hct, Olmetec, Olmetec Plus, Tribenzor
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C24H26N6O3
- CAS Number
- 144689-24-7
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 8W1IQP3U10
- Background
Olmesartan belongs to the angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) family of drugs, which also includes telmisartan, candesartan, losartan, valsartan, and irbesartan. ARBs selectively bind to angiotensin receptor 1 (AT1) and prevent the protein angiotensin II from binding and exerting its hypertensive effects, which include vasoconstriction, stimulation and syn...
- Indication
Olmesartan is indicated for the treatment of hypertension either alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents.
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- Associated Conditions
- Diabetic Nephropathy, Hypertension
- Associated Therapies
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