FDA data Registry peer set 7 peers FDA shortage listed

Alternatives to olmesartan

FDA shortage status is active for olmesartan; 7 same-class SPL records are listed below for registry comparison only.

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Brand: Benicar

Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) Prescription 7 alternatives found

olmesartan class peers while FDA lists an active shortage

olmesartan (Benicar) is on an FDA shortage listing while 7 other Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) SPL records remain in this registry peer set (class inventory 8).

FAERS top-reaction fields are thin or absent for olmesartan in this extract; peer cards still expose SPL indication and OTC/Rx flags.

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7 Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) peers (wide set)

azilsartan

Edarbi

candesartan

Atacand

Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure in adults and children ages 1 to 17. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of strokes and heart attacks. Candesartan also treats heart failure by reducing the risk of death and hospitalization.

eprosartan

Teveten

Eprosartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It can be used by itself or with other medicines to lower your blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.

irbesartan

Avapro

Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of strokes and heart attacks. It is also used to treat kidney problems caused by diabetes in people with high blood pressure.

losartan

Cozaar

Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure in adults and children over 6 years old. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of strokes and heart attacks. It is also used to treat kidney problems in people with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Losartan can also reduce the risk of stroke in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged left ventricle of the heart.

telmisartan

Micardis

Telmisartan is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of strokes and heart attacks. It can also lower cardiovascular risk if you cannot take ACE inhibitors. Controlling high blood pressure is important for overall heart health.

valsartan

Diovan

Entresto is used to treat heart failure in adults and children aged one year and older. It helps people whose hearts don't pump blood well enough. It can reduce hospital visits and the risk of death from heart problems.

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olmesartan shortage vs Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) peer index

Shortage status

FDA shortage listing is active for olmesartan (status: To Be Discontinued). Peer rows remain a registry index, not a switch guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does FDA list a shortage for olmesartan while peers remain indexed? ▼

Yes - olmesartan matched an active FDA shortage listing (To Be Discontinued) while 7 other Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) SPL records remain in this peer index for field comparison only.

Registry note: Shortage listings and peer indexes are for registry orientation only. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.

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Field note for olmesartan: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Benicar SPL strings.

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