Generic Equivalents » tevetenBlood Pressure http://equiv.genericmedlist.com Find generic equivalents for your brand name medications Sun, 14 Jun 2009 03:39:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 ARBs (Angiotensin Receptor Blockers) http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/ace-is-angiotensin-converting-enzyme-inhibitors-2/ http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/ace-is-angiotensin-converting-enzyme-inhibitors-2/#comments Sun, 10 May 2009 21:11:15 +0000 admin http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/ace-is-angiotensin-converting-enzyme-inhibitors-2/ Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) inhibit the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system at the level of the Angiotensin II AT1-receptor.  ARBs are used to treat high blood pressure, diabetic nephropathy, and congestive heart failure.

No generic ARBs are approved at this time.

In 2010, the patents for Eprosartan, Irbesartan, and Losartan will expire.


Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Candesartan  (Atacand, Atacand HCT*) No The Atacand patent expires in 2012
Eprosartan  (Teveten) No The Teveten patent expires in 2010
Irbesartan (Avapro, Avalide*) No The Avapro patent expires in 2010
Losartan (Cozaar, Hyzaar*) No The Cozaar patent expires in 2010
Olmesartan  (Benicar, Benicar HCT*) No The Benicar patent expires in 2016
Telmisartan (Micardis, Miacardis HCT*) No The Micardis patent expires in 2014
Valsartan (Diovan, Diovan HCT*) No The Diovan patent expires in 2012

*Also contains hydrochlorothiazide


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