Related Subjects: |Hypertension
Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause fetal and neonatal morbidity and death when administered to pregnant women.
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- AT1 subtype angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Mode of action
- AT1 subtype angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Indications
- Hypertension
- Antihypertensive effect smaller in black patients
Dose
- Start dose for Hypertension 20 mg once
- Maintenance 20 - 40 mg once daily
Interactions
- See BNF
Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Nursing mothers: Choose to discontinue nursing or drug
- Hypotension in Volume- or Salt-Depleted Patients
- Impaired Renal Function
Side effects
- Cough is same as placebo
- Impaired Renal Function
- Hypotension in Volume- or Salt-Depleted Patients