Angiotensin II receptor blocker
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angiotensin-ii-receptor-blocker-182-911601
title:
Angiotensin II receptor blocker
text:
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), formally angiotensin II receptor type 1 (AT1) antagonists, also known as angiotensin receptor blockers, angiotensin II receptor antagonists, or AT1 receptor antagonists, are a group of pharmaceuticals that bind to and inhibit the angiotensin II receptor type 1 (AT1) and thereby block the arteriolar contraction and sodium retention effects of renin–angiotensin system. Their main uses are in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetic neph
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Group of pharmaceuticals that modulate the renin–angiotensin system
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angiotensin_II_receptor_blocker
date created:
2004-06-27T11:25:01Z
date modified:
2024-09-06T04:23:08Z
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