Atacand (candesartan), a new angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) for hypertension
November 1998
Astra is now promoting Atacand (candesartan), a new angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) for hypertension.
It's the fourth drug in this class...along with Cozaar (losartan), Diovan (valsartan), and Avapro (irbesartan).
These drugs block angiotensin II...a potent vasoconstrictor.
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