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How do arb drugs work?
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Vasodilation: Dilates blood vessels to reduce blood pressure.
Answered 9/25/2012
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Blocks Receptor: Arb is short for angiotensin ii receptor blocker. These medications work by competitively, or non-competitively, blocking the receptor activated by a blood pressure raising compound known as angiotensin ii.
Answered 1/20/2013
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