Mechanism of Action of Telmisartan
Introduction Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used primarily for the treatment of hypertension and cardiovascular risk reduction. It lowers blood pressure by selectively blocking the actions of angiotensin II at AT1 receptors. Unlike ACE inhibitors, telmisartan does not interfere with bradykinin metabolism, resulting in a lower incidence of cough and angioedema. Telmisartan … Read more