Table 1.

Angiotensin receptor blockers

Generic name	Trade name	Half lifea (metabolite)	Pediatric FDA approval	Dosing	Generic form
Valsartan	Diovan	6 hours	Yes	80–160 mg	No
Losartan	Cozaar	2 (6–9) hours	Yes	50 mg	Yes
Irbesartanb	Avapro	11–15 hours	No	150–300 mg	No
Telmisartan	Micardis	24 hours	No	40–80 mg	No
Candesartan cilexetil	Atacand	9 hours	Yes	4–32 mg	No
Eprosartan	Teveten	5–9 hours	No	400–800 mg	No
Olmesartan	Benicar	13 hours	Yes	10–40 mg	No

Notes:

^aFrom www.medscape.com;

^bIrbesartan in a study at a dose of up to 4.5 mg/kg/day once daily did not appear to lower blood pressure effectively in pediatric patients aged 6 to 16 years. Avapro has not been studied in pediatric patients less than 6 years old.