Candesartan in treating hypertension

Abstract

Candesartan is a selective angiotensin II receptor blocker type 1. The distinctive features of its pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are long duration of antihypertensive action, high selectivity and good bioavailability. In the treatment of hypertension, candesartan can effectively prevent morning rise in blood pressure. For preparation peculiar cerebro-and cardioprotective effects, the ability to reduce the risk of new cases of diabetes. The drug is effective in the treatment of nephropathy different genesis, including in patients with a marked reduction in renal function. Metabolic neutrality, the ability to prevent the development of micro-and macroangiopathy can recommend this angiotensin receptor blocker in the treatment of diabetic patients. Favorable profile of the pharmacokinetic properties of an advantage in efficacy of candesartan in comparison with other drugs of the same group.

Keywords

• candesartan
• hypertension
• diabetes