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  • Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists
  • Antihypertensive Agents
  • Hydrochlorothiazide
  • Hypertension
  • Medication Adherence

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers and HCTZ Combination Drugs

Systemic hypertension is a condition that poses a significant risk of complications for patients with cardiovascular disease and contributes significantly to all-cause mortality worldwide. Hypertension is a preventable and modifiable risk factor, and controlling blood pressure often requires 2 or more antihypertensive agents. Combining angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) and hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) effectively controls blood pressure due to synergistic action. Widespread uncontrolled hypertension due to poor medication adherence led to the development of single-pill combination medications to improve compliance. This activity discusses the indications, mechanisms of action, adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions of combination ARB-HCTZ therapy. Understanding effective management practices is crucial for interprofessional teams providing care to patients with hypertension, helping more patients achieve blood pressure targets and improved outcomes.

Credit & MOC Details

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsDentistryUp to 2 creditsNursingUp to 2 creditsPharmacyUp to 2 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 2 pointsABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 2 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 2 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 9 specialties.

Pricing

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This provider typically $49–98

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 2 credits
  • MOC · Up to 2 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left