title: [Antagonists of angiotensin II receptor].
abstract: Angiotensin II exerts its activity by binding to its receptors. The two main types AII receptors, properties of Losartan (first orally active, specific, competitive, nonpeptide AII receptor antagonist) and its clinical applications are described.
authors.affiliation: Katedra i Klinika Chorób Wewnetrznych i Zawodowych Slaskiej Akademii Medycznej w Zabrzu.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Karasek
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Adamski
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Grzeszczak
mesh_terms: D057911:Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists; D001713:Biphenyl Compounds / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy; D007093:Imidazoles / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy; D019808:Losartan; D011945:Receptors, Angiotensin / Q000502:physiology; D012084:Renin-Angiotensin System / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology; D013777:Tetrazoles / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D057911:Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists; D001713:Biphenyl Compounds; D007093:Imidazoles; D011945:Receptors, Angiotensin; D013777:Tetrazoles; D019808:Losartan
vernacular_title: Antagoniści receptora angiotensyny II.