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How does irbesartan lower blood pressure?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Irbesartan lowers blood pressure by selectively blocking angiotensin-II AT1 receptors, blocking angiotensin-II actions mediated by these receptors and decreasing plasma aldosterone concentration.

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Aprovel 150mg film-coated tabletsSANOFI · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 12Document updated 26 February 2025

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