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Olmesartan have higher binding affinity to AT1 receptor. As the molecule has lighter group, the dissociation with AT1 receptor is significantly lower when compared to Telmisartan.
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Why olmesartan is better than telmisartan?
is Losarten a subsitute for telmisartan
What is the difference between olmesartan and telmisartan?
Telmisartan has proven mortality benefits in patients at high risk of cardiovascular events, regardless of blood pressure drops (see ONTARGET trial)Telmisartan and olmesartan are indicated for use in patients with hypertension, and telmisartan has an additional indication for the prevention of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients over 55 years with- coronary artery disease- peripheral artery disease- previous stroke- previous TIA- high risk diabetes with evidence of end-organ damage, such as renal (see approved TGA indications)Olmesartan does not have any additional indications.Telmisartan has sustained blood pressure lowering effects, which last for up to 48 hours (see Product Information)Telmisartan has a longer half-life than olmesartan (see Product Information)Telmisartan has the lowest renal clearance, olmesartan is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment (see Product Information)ROADMAP Study with olmesartan raised concerns of increased myocardial infarcts, theorised to be due to the quick onset of action (see ROADMAP trial)
What are the pharmacological advantages of telmisartan over valsartan?
telmisartan lowered both systolic and diastolic BP to a greater extent than did valsartan
Mode of action of Telmisartan?
mod of acetion o telmisartan
Is telmisartan an alpha blocker?
No, Telmisartan is not an alpha blocker, it is a receptor blocker.
What is the generic to Benicar?
olmesartan
What is the difference between valsartan and olmesartan?
Difference is action on AV 1 and AV 2 receptors. One study showed that Valsartan is more effective than olmesartan add on therapy on patient on Amlodipine and developed ankel oedema. It is observed that there is singnificent secondary activation of RAAS after olmesartan. Although in general the BP lowering effect more with olmesratan.
What is the intrrnational brand of telmisartan?
Telma in India
What is RNH 6270?
Olmesartan medoxomil hidrolyzed dissolved
Can amlodipine and olmesartan medoxomil cause a false positive for methamphetamines?
no
Which antihypertensive drugs are the best to use?
Olmesartan, Hydrochlorothiazide, Beta Blockers
Does olmesartan cause a cough?
According to clinical research only 0.9% of patients taking olmesartan have cough compared to placebo 0.7% group (no drugs), but my dad developed cough after taking olmesartan. He had earlier taken Ramipril prescribed by a cardiologist, who did not inform him of the notorious side effect of cough.He suffered for 2 months thinking is viral flu.
