Mechanism of Action
[formed from angiotensin I in a reaction catalyzed by angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE, kininase II)] is a potent vasoconstrictor, the primary vasoactive hormone of the renin-angiotensin system, and an important component in the pathophysiology of hypertension. It also stimulates aldosterone…
Indications (11)
Clinical Trials (5)
Olmesartan Medoxomil Versus Losartan Potassium in Patients With Mild to Moderate Essential Hypertension
Losartan Potassium/Hydrochlorothiazide 100/25 mg Tablets in Healthy Subjects Under Non-Fasting Conditions
A Comparison of the Effect of Olmesartan Medoxomil, Losartan Potassium, and Atenolol on the Ability of Overweight Patients With High Blood Pressure to Respond to Insulin
Losartan Potassium/Hydrochlorothiazide 100/25 mg Tablets in Healthy Subjects Under Fasting Conditions
A Prospective, Randomised, Double-blind, Double-dummy, Forced-titration, Multicentre, Parallel Group, One Year Treatment Trial to Compare Telmisartan (MICARDIS) 80 mg Versus Losartan (COZAAR) 100 mg, in Hypertensive Type 2 Diabetic Patients With Overt Nephropathy (AMADEO Study)