Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)

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The Mahalo Top 7

1. Wikipedia: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
2. MayoClinic.com: Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
3. WebMD: Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
4. MedicineNet.com: Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARB)
5. Drug Digest: Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
6. Clinical Geriatrics: Therapy with Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists (April 2000)
7. American Family Physicians (AFP): Angiotensin-II Receptor Antagonists: Their Place... (June 1999)

ARB News

• Google News: Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker Search
• ABC News: What Are The Kidney Complications Of Diabetes... (Time: 1:55) (January 11, 2008)  
• Reuters: FDA staffer supports new use for Bristol drug (April 16, 2007)  
• The New York Times: Methods Are Many to Reduce Blood Pressure (July 2, 2002)  
• The New York Times: As Silent Killer Returns, Doctors Rethink Tactics To Lower Blood... (July 14, 1998)  

ARB Basics

• AFP: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists in the Treatment of Hypertension (September 15, 1999)
• Yahoo! Health: Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
• Theraputics Initiative: Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers  
• American Heart Association: Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) Diagram
• Texas Heart Institute: Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers

ARB Uses

• Heart and Stroke Foundation: ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers)
• Cardiovascular Diabetology: Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers Decreased Blood... (September 29, 2007)
• Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN): Add-On Angiotensin... (May 17, 2006)
• The Journal of the American Medical Associatioin (JAMA): Prophylactic Treatment of... (January 1, 2003)

ARB Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions

• FDA Heart Health Online: Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
• The Joint Commision: ACE-inhibitor and ARB Contraindication/Intolerance (May 2, 2005)  
• The Pharmaceutical Journal: Drug Interactions That Matter - Antihypertensives (April 17, 1999)

ARB Competitors

Prescription

• ACE Inhibitors
• Alpha Blocker
• Beta Blocker
• Calcium Channel Blocker
• Diuretics
• Vasodilator
• Aldosterone Antagonist
• Adrenergic Receptor Agonist
• Adrenergic Neuron Blocker
• Central Alpha Agonist

Herbal

• Hawthorn
• Garlic
• Mistletoe
• Rauwolfia
• Coleus forskohlii

ARB Clinical Studies and Research

• PubMed Central Search: Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker
• The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Search: Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker
• BioMed Central: Amlodipine versus angiotensin II Receptor Blocker; Control of Blood... (October 9, 2006)
• ACS Publications: Angiotensin II AT1 Receptor Antagonists. Clinical Implications of Active... (May 8, 2003)
• ClinicalTrails.gov: Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers Clinical Trials
• CenterWatch: Angiotensin Receptor Blocker Clinical Trials

ARB Types

• Atacand (candesartan cilexetil)
• Micardis (telmisartan)
• Avapro (irbesartan)  
• Avalide (irbesartan-hydrochlorothiazide)  
• Cozaar (losartan potassium)
• Hyzaar (losartan potassium-hydrochlorothiazide)  
• Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil)
• Diovan (valsartan)  

ARB Holistic Alternatives

• Alive: Take the Pressure off Hypertension With Homeopathy (February 2006)
• Prevention: Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally (February 24, 2005)  
• WebMD: Tea Drinkers Reap Blood Pressure Benefits (July 26, 2004)
• JAMA: Chocolate and Blood Pressure in Elderly Individuals With Isolated Systolic... (August 27, 2003)
• WebMD: Lower Blood Pressure Naturally (2003)
• National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: Lowerig Your Blood Pressure With DASH  

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