Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

Question 1

Valsartan

Answer 1

decreases BP, no cough/angioedema (no bradykinin effects), Side effects of hypotension, renal dysfunction, hyperkalemia, interacts with K+ SUPPLEMENTS, NSAIDs, and cyclosporine

Question 1

Olmesartan

Answer 1

decreases BP, no cough/angioedema (no bradykinin effects), Side effects of hypotension, renal dysfunction, hyperkalemia, interacts with K+ SUPPLEMENTS, NSAIDs, and cyclosporine

Question 2

Losartan

Answer 2

decreases BP, no cough/angioedema (no bradykinin effects), Side effects of hypotension, renal dysfunction, hyperkalemia, interacts with K+ SUPPLEMENTS, NSAIDs, and cyclosporine

Question 3

Irbesartan

Answer 3

decreases BP, no cough/angioedema (no bradykinin effects), Side effects of hypotension, renal dysfunction, hyperkalemia, interacts with K+ SUPPLEMENTS, NSAIDs, and cyclosporine

Question 4

What is the difference between ARBs and ACEIs?

Answer 4

ARBs do not have the bradykinin effects of a cough/angioedema, therefore patients are more likely to stay on the drug. (they block the next step down)