heart and blood vessel disorders
Drug Treatment for Heart Failure
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
Angiotensin IIreceptor blockers (ARBs) have effects similar to those of ACE inhibitors. ARBs are used instead of ACE inhibitors in some people who cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors because of cough, which is a side effect of ACE inhibitors that is less likely with ARBs. 