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Drug profile · INN

olmesartan

olmesartan (OLMESARTAN - MYL) is a type-1 angiotensin ii receptor antagonist. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd.

TGA: approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 4
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Drug details — olmesartan

Quick answer

olmesartan (OLMESARTAN - MYL) is a type-1 angiotensin ii receptor antagonist. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd.

Key facts

INN olmesartan
Brand OLMESARTAN - MYL
Mechanism Type-1 angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Target Type-1 angiotensin II receptor

Mechanism of action

Type-1 angiotensin II receptor antagonist

Primary target: Type-1 angiotensin II receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Azilsartan medoxomil and olmesartan Phase 3 · Takeda · Hypertension
  2. olmesartan alone or in combination with hydrochlorothiazide Phase 3 · Pfizer · Essential Hypertension
  3. CXXB750A12201 Phase 2 · Novartis India · Heart Failure
  4. olmesartan medoxomil Phase 2 · Daiichi Sankyo US · Chronic Glomerulonephritis

Related & competitor drugs

  1. candesartan cilexetil Type-1 angiotensin II receptor antagonist
  2. irbesartan Cardiovascular system (C09)
  3. losartan potassium Type-1 angiotensin II receptor antagonist
  4. olmesartan medoxomil Type-1 angiotensin II receptor antagonist
  5. telmisartan Cardiovascular system (C09)
  6. valsartan Type-1 angiotensin II receptor antagonist

Frequently asked questions

What is olmesartan?

olmesartan (OLMESARTAN - MYL) is a type-1 angiotensin ii receptor antagonist. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd.

What is the brand name for olmesartan?

OLMESARTAN - MYL is a marketed brand name for olmesartan. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.