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Irbesartan/Amlodipine high

Handok Inc. · Phase 3 active Small molecule

This combination drug blocks angiotensin II receptors and calcium channels to reduce blood pressure through dual vasodilation and reduced vascular resistance.

This combination drug blocks angiotensin II receptors and calcium channels to reduce blood pressure through dual vasodilation and reduced vascular resistance. Used for Hypertension.

At a glance

Generic nameIrbesartan/Amlodipine high
SponsorHandok Inc.
Drug classAngiotensin II receptor blocker / Calcium channel blocker combination
TargetAT1 receptor / L-type calcium channel
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaCardiovascular
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Irbesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that prevents angiotensin II from binding to AT1 receptors on blood vessels and the heart, causing vasodilation and reduced aldosterone secretion. Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker that inhibits calcium influx into vascular smooth muscle cells, further promoting vasodilation. Together, these complementary mechanisms provide additive blood pressure reduction.

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