Abstract:Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors are commonly used to control blood pressure (BP) because of their excellent efficacy and tolerability profiles. Oral azilsartan, an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB), is indicated for the treatment of adults with essential hypertension. This article reviews the unique structure, pharmacology, therapeutic efficacy, and tolerability of azilsartan in this patient population. Azilsartan has shown higher affinity, a more potent inhibitory effect, and slower dissociat… Show more
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