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Irbesartan

Anti hypertensives

Description

Irbesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking a substance in the body that causes blood vessels to tighten. As a result, irbesartan relaxes the blood vessels. This lowers blood pressure and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart

Mechanism of action

Irbesartan blocks the vasoconstrictor & aldosterone secreting effects of angiotensin II by selectively blocking the binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptors found in vascular smooth muscle, adrenal gland etc.

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Mechanism of action

Irbesartan blocks the vasoconstrictor & aldosterone secreting effects of angiotensin II by selectively blocking the binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptors found in vascular smooth muscle, adrenal gland etc.

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