Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (ARB) used in the management of hypertension. Generally, angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) such as telmisartan bind to the angiotensin II type 1 (AT1) receptors with high affinity, causing inhibition of the action of angiotensin II on vascular smooth muscle, ultimately leading to a reduction in arterial blood pressure. Recent studies suggest that telmisartan may also have PPAR-gamma agonistic properties that could potentially confer beneficial metabolic effects.
Used alone or in combination with other classes of antihypertensives for the treatment of hypertension. Also used in the treatment of diabetic nephropathy in hypertensive patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, as well as the treatment of congestive heart failure (only in patients who cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors).
Dartmouth Hitchcock, Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States
The Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido ST. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Thammasat University Hospital, Pathumthani, Thailand
East Sydney Doctors, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
Innovate Clinical Research, Waitara, New South Wales, Australia
NeuroCentrix, Carlton, Victoria, Australia
Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Dartmouth Health, Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States
Department of Haematology/Medical Onkology, University Hospital, Goethe-University Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea, Republic of
Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea, Republic of
Centre de traitement des maladies à tendance épidémique de Gbessia, Conakry, Guinea
Centre Muraz/INSP, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
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