Taxonomic Notes: While subspecies taxonomy of Elephas maximus has varied among authors, the most recent treatment (Shoshani and Eisenberg 1982) recognizes three subspecies: E. m. indicus on the Asian mainland, E. m. maximus on Sri Lanka, and E. m. sumatranus on the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
How Does It Work? Avapro is part of a class of drugs called angiotensin II receptor blockers. As the name implies, the drug blocks angiotensin II receptors. This decreases the effectiveness of a chemical known as angiotensin II, which normally causes blood vessels to narrow (constrict).
GENERIC NAME: candesartan cilexetil. DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Candesartan cilexetil (candesartan) is a drug used for treating high blood pressure (hypertension).It is in a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) which includes losartan (Cozaar), valsartan (Diovan), and irbesartan (Avapro).ENERIC NAME: candesartan cilexetil. DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Candesartan cilexetil (candesartan) is a drug used for treating high blood pressure (hypertension).