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Brand Generic Adverse Effects

Atacand Candesartan Hyperkalemia

Micardis Telmisartan Hyperkalemia

Teveten Eprosartan Hyperkalemia

Edarbi Azilsartan medoxomil Hyperkalemia

Benicar Olmesartan Hyperkalemia

The advantage of ACE II receptor antagonists over ACE inhibitors is that they do not produce dry
cough.

Therapeutic Use(s):

 Hypertension

Terminology

 Dysgeusia: Loss of taste.
 Hyperkalemia: An elevated concentration of potassium in blood.

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