<unk> , sold under the trade name Benicar among others, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetic kidney disease. It is a reasonable initial treatment for high blood pressure. It is taken by mouth. Versions are available as the combination<unk> /hydrochlorothiazide and<unk> /amlodipine. Common side effects include dizziness, headaches, diarrhea, and back pain. Serious side effects may include kidney problems, low blood pressure, and angioedema. Use in pregnancy may harm the fetus and use when breastfeeding is not recommended. It is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist and works by blocking the effects of angiotensin II. It was patented in 1991 and came into medical use in 2002. It is available as a generic medication. In 2019, it was the 164th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 3million prescriptions.
Olmesartan
Cyclothiazide
Chlorothiazide
Azilsartan
Losartan
Telmisartan
Valsartan
Irbesartan