Angiotensin II receptor and HMG-CoA reductase — Drug Target
All drugs that target Angiotensin II receptor and HMG-CoA reductase — marketed and clinical-stage. Includes 1 drug classes acting on this target.
Drug classes
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist and statin
Phase 3 pipeline (1)
- valsartan + simvastatin · Novartis · Angiotensin II receptor antagonist and statin · Cardiovascular
Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist that blocks the effects of angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor, thereby lowering blood pressure. Simvastatin is a statin that inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, a key enzyme in cholesterol synthesis, thereby lowering cholesterol levels.