Introduction to Telmisartan
Telmisartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) medication primarily used for the treatment of hypertension or high blood pressure. It works by blocking the action of angiotensin II, a hormone that narrows blood vessels and causes blood pressure to rise. By blocking this hormone's effects, telmisartan helps blood vessels relax and widen, lowering blood pressure. Telmisartan was first approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1998 and ... Read more