[A benzimidazole derivative and a non-peptide angiotensin II receptor antagonist with antihypertensive property. Telmisartan selectively antagonizes angiotensin II binding to the AT1 subtype receptor, located in vascular smooth muscle and adrenal gland. The antagonism results in vasodilation and inhibits the angiotensin II-mediated aldosterone production, which in turn leading to a decrease in sodium and water as well as an increase in potassium excretion leading to a subsequent reduction in blood pressure. ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C0248719 - Organic Chemical
- Pharmacologic Substance
Relation/PAR: benzimidazole
benzoate
[CV805] ANGIOTENSIN II INHIBITORS
Relation/CHD: TELMISARTAN 40 MG
TELMISARTAN 80 MG
TELMISARTAN 20 MG