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Angiotensin receptor blockers

Angiotensin II receptor antagonists.

Phase of research

Potential treatment - clinical evidence

How it helps

Other treatment

Drug status

Used to treat other disease

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General information

Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are medications that work by binding to and blocking the angiotensin II type 1 (AT1) receptor. They are prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, and as a post-heart attack medication. Some examples of ARBs include irbesartan, fimasartan, losartan, or candesartan. Continuation or initiation of ARB therapy could potentially aid in survival of COVID-19. On the other hand, stopping these drugs in patients with COVID-19 was associated with a higher probability of mortality (Wallace et al., 2021).

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ARBs

 

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