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Kinzal

Kinzal - Kinzal is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (ARB) used in the management of hypertension. Generally, angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) such as Kinzal bind to the angiotensin II type 1 (AT1) receptors with high affinity, causing inhibition of the action of angiotensin II on vascular smooth muscle, ultimately leading to a reduction in arterial blood pressure. Recent studies suggest that Kinzal may also have PPAR-gamma agonistic properties that could potentially confer beneficial metabolic effects.

Indication: Used alone or in combination with other classes of antihypertensives for the treatment of hypertension. Also used in the treatment of diabetic nephropathy in hypertensive patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, as well as the treatment of congestive heart failure (only in patients who cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors).

Kinzal is an orally active nonpeptide angiotensin II antagonist that acts on the AT1 receptor subtype. It has the highest affinity for the AT1 receptor among commercially available ARBS and has minimal affinity for the AT2 receptor. New studies suggest that Kinzal may also have PPARγ agonistic properties that could potentially confer beneficial metabolic effects, as PPARγ is a nuclear receptor that regulates specific gene transcription, and whose target genes are involved in the regulation of glucose and lipid metabolism, as well as anti-inflammatory responses. This observation is currently being explored in clinical trials. Angiotensin II is formed from angiotensin I in a reaction catalyzed by angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE, kininase II). Angiotensin II is the principal pressor agent of the renin-angiotensin system, with effects that include vasoconstriction, stimulation of synthesis and release of aldosterone, cardiac stimulation, and renal reabsorption of sodium. Kinzal works by blocking the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone secretory effects of angiotensin II.

Pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs, medications or other health care products:

• Telmisartan

Kinzal available forms, composition, doses:

• Tablets; Oral; Telmisartan 40 mg
• Tablets; Oral; Telmisartan 80 mg

Kinzal destination | category:

• Human:
• Angiotensin II receptor antagonists

Indications and usages, anatomical therapeutic chemical and diseases classification codes:

• C09CA07 - Telmisartan

Pharmaceutical companies, researchers, developers, manufacturers, distributors and suppliers:

• Bayer Schering Pharma