Angiotensin II-Stimulating vs Inhibiting BP Drugs: Stimulating Class Linked to Lower Dementia Pathology Risk, JAMA

 Have your competent? doctor figure out if you are on the right class of blood pressure drugs.

Here's info to bring to your doctor:

Angiotensin II–stimulating antihypertensives are a class of blood pressure medications that, while lowering systemic blood pressure, are thought to increase the stimulation of protective

and

receptors, potentially offering cognitive benefits. These include Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) (e.g., losartan), dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs) (e.g., amlodipine), and thiazide diuretics.

Common Angiotensin II Antagonist Drugs (Sartans)

The following are major ARBs approved for clinical use, often identified by the suffix "-sartan": 

• Azilsartan (Edarbi): Used for hypertension.
• Candesartan (Atacand): Used for hypertension and heart failure.
• Eprosartan
  (Teveten):
  Used for hypertension
  .
Irbesartan (Avapro): Used for hypertension and diabetic nephropathy.
Losartan (Cozaar): Commonly used for hypertension and stroke reduction.
Olmesartan (Benicar): Used for hypertension.
Telmisartan (Micardis): Used for hypertension and cardiovascular risk reduction.
Valsartan (Diovan): Used for hypertension and heart failure. 

Mechanism of Action and Clinical

Angiotensin II-Stimulating vs Inhibiting BP Drugs: Stimulating Class Linked to Lower Dementia Pathology Risk, JAMA