Angiotensin ll Receptor Blocker:
These drugs are essential to lower blood pressure. They dilate the blood vessels and lower the pressure of blood in blood vessels, by preventing angiotensin ll from binding angiotensin ll receptors present on the muscles covering blood vessels. Angiotensin ll is the compound responsible for contracting the blood vessels. Hyperkalemia results as a side effect of angiotensin ll receptor blocker. Multiple mechanisms are involved in raising potassium in the blood, one of which is decreased concentrations aldosterone and extra intake of potassium. ARB has less effect on kidney failure patients.