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Azilsartan Medoxomil and amlodipine

Takeda · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Azilsartan Medoxomil and amlodipine is a Angiotensin II receptor blocker + calcium channel blocker combination Small molecule drug developed by Takeda. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Hypertension. Also known as: Norvasc, TAK-491, Edarbi.

Azilsartan medoxomil blocks angiotensin II receptors to lower blood pressure, while amlodipine blocks calcium channels to relax blood vessels and reduce cardiac workload.

Azilsartan medoxomil blocks angiotensin II receptors to lower blood pressure, while amlodipine blocks calcium channels to relax blood vessels and reduce cardiac workload. Used for Hypertension.

At a glance

Generic nameAzilsartan Medoxomil and amlodipine
Also known asNorvasc, TAK-491, Edarbi
SponsorTakeda
Drug classAngiotensin II receptor blocker + calcium channel blocker combination
TargetAT1 receptor (angiotensin II type 1 receptor) and L-type voltage-gated calcium channels
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaCardiovascular
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Azilsartan medoxomil is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that prevents angiotensin II from binding to AT1 receptors, reducing vasoconstriction and aldosterone secretion. Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker that inhibits L-type calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle and cardiac tissue, causing vasodilation and reduced blood pressure. The combination provides complementary antihypertensive effects through different mechanisms.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about Azilsartan Medoxomil and amlodipine

What is Azilsartan Medoxomil and amlodipine?

Azilsartan Medoxomil and amlodipine is a Angiotensin II receptor blocker + calcium channel blocker combination drug developed by Takeda, indicated for Hypertension.

How does Azilsartan Medoxomil and amlodipine work?

Azilsartan medoxomil blocks angiotensin II receptors to lower blood pressure, while amlodipine blocks calcium channels to relax blood vessels and reduce cardiac workload.

What is Azilsartan Medoxomil and amlodipine used for?

Azilsartan Medoxomil and amlodipine is indicated for Hypertension.

Who makes Azilsartan Medoxomil and amlodipine?

Azilsartan Medoxomil and amlodipine is developed by Takeda (see full Takeda pipeline at /company/takeda).

Is Azilsartan Medoxomil and amlodipine also known as anything else?

Azilsartan Medoxomil and amlodipine is also known as Norvasc, TAK-491, Edarbi.

What drug class is Azilsartan Medoxomil and amlodipine in?

Azilsartan Medoxomil and amlodipine belongs to the Angiotensin II receptor blocker + calcium channel blocker combination class. See all Angiotensin II receptor blocker + calcium channel blocker combination drugs at /class/angiotensin-ii-receptor-blocker-calcium-channel-blocker-combination.

What development phase is Azilsartan Medoxomil and amlodipine in?

Azilsartan Medoxomil and amlodipine is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of Azilsartan Medoxomil and amlodipine?

Common side effects of Azilsartan Medoxomil and amlodipine include Dizziness, Edema, Fatigue, Headache, Hypotension.

What does Azilsartan Medoxomil and amlodipine target?

Azilsartan Medoxomil and amlodipine targets AT1 receptor (angiotensin II type 1 receptor) and L-type voltage-gated calcium channels and is a Angiotensin II receptor blocker + calcium channel blocker combination.

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