What is the difference between chlorosartan potassium tablets and irbesartan?

The difference between Chlorosartan Potassium Tablets and Irbesartan Tablets is mainly manifested in pharmacological effects and clinical applications. 1. Pharmacological effects: both belong to angiotensin receptor blocking drugs, but Irbesartan has 10 times higher affinity for AT1 receptor than Chlorosartan Potassium Tablets; while Chlorosartan Potassium Tablets have higher affinity for AT2 receptor than Irbesartan. 2. Clinical application: Irbesartan is suitable for the treatment of essential hypertension, combined with hypertension in the treatment of type 2 diabetic nephropathy; Chlorosartan Potassium Tablets are only used for the treatment of essential hypertension, and have no therapeutic effect on type 2 diabetic nephropathy. 3. Adverse reactions: Irbesartan see adverse reactions for mild headache, dizziness, palpitations, etc., occasionally cough, the adverse reactions of potassium chlorosartan tablets are less, occasionally see facial swelling, fever, postural hypotension. 4. Contraindications: Both are only used for patients who are allergic to angiotensin receptor inhibitors, and pregnant and lactating women. It is recommended to use the drug under the guidance of a doctor and follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the treatment.