Commony Rx Drugs - Candesartan Flashcards
1
Q
What is Candesartan? (1)
A
ARB
2
Q
Give e.g. of ARB. (6)
A
Eprosartan
Irbesartan
Losartan
Olmesartan
Telmesartan
Valsartan
3
Q
When would Candesartan be used as tx? (1)
A
2nd line to ACEi
4
Q
What is the main difference between ACEi/ARBs? (1)
A
Doesn’t inhibit the breakdown of bradykinin, unlikely to cause dry cough.
5
Q
What is the licensed indication of Candesartan? (1)
A
HPT
