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Telmisartan
Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) commonly used in veterinary practice for hypertension management. It works by blocking angiotensin II, a natural biochemical that constricts blood vessels and raises blood pressure.
Key Facts
- Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
- Blocks the blood-pressure-raising effects of angiotensin II
- One of the most common ARBs in veterinary use
- Sometimes combined with amlodipine when a single drug is insufficient
- Species: dogs and cats