Olmesartan (Benicar) for hypertension
Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
8-15-2005
Abstract
Olmesartan (Benicar) is an angiotensin-II receptor blocker (ARB) labeled for the treatment of hypertension as monotherapy or in combination with other antihypertensive agents. Olmesartan blocks the binding of angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor, to angiotensin type 1 (AT1) receptors located in vascular smooth muscle.
Publication Title, e.g., Journal
American Family Physician
Volume
72
Issue
4
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Ward, Kristina E., and L. Hume. "Olmesartan (Benicar) for hypertension." American Family Physician 72, 4 (2005): 673-674. https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/php_facpubs/1378
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