Angiotensin-II Receptor Antagonists
Also known as: Angiotensin 2 Receptor Antagonists; Angiotensin Receptor Blockers; ARBs
Description
Angiotensin-II Receptor Antagonists are a group of Antihypertensive Prescribed Medications.
Therapeutic Usage of Angiotensin-II Receptor Antagonists
Cardiovascular System
Angiotensin-II Receptor Antagonists lower Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients by inhibiting the ability of Angiotensin 2 to bind to Angiotensin Type 1 Receptors, thereby preventing the increased Blood Pressure caused by the activation of Angiotensin Type 1 Receptors by Angiotensin 2.
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