heart and blood vessel disorders
Medications for Treatment of High Blood Pressure
Angiotensin IIreceptor blockers
Angiotensin IIreceptor blockers (ARBs) lower blood pressure by a mechanism similar to the one used by angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors: They directly block the action ofangiotensin II, which causes arterioles to constrict. Because the mechanism is more direct,angiotensin IIreceptor blockers may cause fewer side effects than angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. 