title: Angiotensin receptor blockers and drug-drug interactions.
abstract: The pharmacokinetic characteristics of the angiotensin receptor blocker class are such that significant drug-drug interactions are unlikely. Moreover, this drug class is devoid of relevant class-specific side effects. These features provide some of the basis for the excellent tolerance of drugs in this class.
authors.affiliation: Virginia Commonwealth University, Division of Nephrology, Box 980160, MCV Station Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23298-0160, USA. dsica@hsc.vcu.edu.
authors.forename: Domenic A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Sica
mesh_terms: D047228:Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000493:pharmacokinetics* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D057911:Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists; D003577:Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System / Q000378:metabolism*; D004347:Drug Interactions; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D047228:Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers; D057911:Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists; D003577:Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System