ARBs





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= ﻿ (Cozaar, Hyzaar) =

= (Diovan) =

These SARTANS are a **NEW CLASS** of fighters, who are **well tolerated** by people, that fight **HYPERTENSION and Treatment of Heart Failure** (adjunctive agents)!!!!


 * __For all of you that can't //handle// ACE inhibitors, ARBs are here to save the day!!!__**

(may also be used alone or with other agents - ex. diuretics)

They **affect the vascular smooth muscle and the adrenal gland**, and they **prevent the binding to of all the receptors**, which ultimately **blocks vasoconstriction and the secretion of aldosterone!**

**They are cool with adults** (**does not cause a dry cough**), but __BABIES BEWARE!!!!!__ (**Contraindicated in the 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy**)
So.. here is the deal - They may allow angiotensin I become angiotensin II, BUT they **BLOCK THE RECEPTORS THAT RECEIVE ANGIOTENSIN II** - hence the name __ARBs.__

Side Effects...all the stuff that they quickly go over and don't tell you when you take these random drugs....
 * Upper respiratory tract infections
 * Headaches
 * Occasional dizziness (usually seen in 1st month)
 * insomnia
 * Diarrhea
 * Dyspnea
 * Heartburn
 * Nasal Congestion
 * Back Pain
 * Fatigue
 * Hyperkalemia is MUCH LESS LIKELY TO OCCUR! yay!

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