Benicar blocks the actions of a hormone called angiotensin II to increase blood pressure.    From Wordnik.com.  [Medlogs - Recent stories] Reference

They're called angiotensin receptor blockers.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Jul 28, 2008] Reference

Kidney secretions of renin synthesize a substance called angiotensin.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Myth of the Computer] Reference

And angiotensin receptor blockers ARBs help to bring down high blood pressure.    From Wordnik.com.  [Drug "breakthrough" for Alzheimer's?] Reference

And angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) help to bring down high blood pressure.    From Wordnik.com.  [Drug "breakthrough" for Alzheimer's?] Reference

These hormones in turn release prostaglandin PGE which modulates the action of angiotensin.    From Wordnik.com.  [Physiology or Medicine 1982 - Press Release] Reference

For example, a person with high blood pressure and migraine might start with a beta blocker or an angiotensin inhibitor.    From Wordnik.com.  [Let's Live Healthier] Reference

Heart failure mortality among older medicare beneficiaries: association with left ventricular function evaluation and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor.    From Wordnik.com.  [Facts about Pres. Obama, Social Security, Medicare, and Tax Free Savings Accounts] Reference

Losartan inhibits the pressor effect of angiotensin II (as well as angiotensin I) infusions.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

Medical agents acting on the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone axis for the treatment of heart failure.    From Wordnik.com.  [Naturejobs - All Jobs] Reference

Receptor blockers are commonly used in cardiovascular patients who have high levels of angiotensin II.    From Wordnik.com.  [PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories] Reference

It is also used for treating heart failure in patients who do not tolerate angiotensin-converting enzyme.    From Wordnik.com.  [PSP3D.com - Sony PlayStation Portable News, Homebrew, Hacks, Reviews, Videos, Mods, Forums] Reference

Derma also has in development DSC127, a novel angiotensin analog for accelerated wound healing and scar reduction.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Earth Times Online Newspaper] Reference

Musculoskeletal: Rare cases of rhabdomyolysis have been reported in patients receiving angiotensin II receptor blockers.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

It's an enzyme released by the kidneys that eventually leads to the formation of angiotensin and the release of aldosterone.    From Wordnik.com.  [CAMLAW: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Law Blog] Reference

Since an overactive renin-angiotensin system leads to hypertension, renin is an attractive target for the treatment of this disease.    From Wordnik.com.  [PR.com Press Releases] Reference

Several dozen cases have been reported in the world literature in patients who were taking angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors.    From Wordnik.com. Reference

Previously, using a rodent model of programmed hypertension we have demonstrated the role of the renin-angiotensin system in this process.    From Wordnik.com.  [Elites TV] Reference

To further test the findings. they are blocking the angiotensin II receptor in rats to see if that decreases the cardiovascular impact in animals with early life stress.    From Wordnik.com.  [PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories] Reference