<unk> , sold under the brand name Micardis 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,<unk> /cilnidipine and<unk> /amlodipine. Compared to other drugs in its class,<unk>  has a relatively high dosing, on average 80 mg/day. Common side effects include upper respiratory tract infections, diarrhea, and back pain. Serious side effects may include kidney problems, low blood pressure, and angioedema. Use in pregnancy may harm the baby and use when breastfeeding is not recommended. It is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist and works by blocking the effects of angiotensin II.<unk>  was patented in 1991 and came into medical use in 1999. It is available as a generic medication. In 2018, it was the 292nd most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 1million prescriptions.
Telmisartan
Losartan
Olmesartan
Cyclothiazide
Valsartan
Azilsartan
Irbesartan
Chlorothiazide