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Diabetic Nephropathy Medications

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Medications for diabetic nephropathy help protect your kidneys from further damage. They work by relaxing blood vessels and reducing the strain on your kidneys. Common classes include angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Both classes are taken as oral pills. ARBs used for diabetic nephropathy include losartan (Cozaar) and irbesartan (Avapro). Captopril is an ACE inhibitor used for the condition.

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Cozaar (losartan)

as low as$11
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Losartan (Cozaar) is an inexpensive drug used to treat high blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke, and to slow the progression of kidney disease in patients with diabetes. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. Generic losartan is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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captopril

as low as$20
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Captopril (Capoten) is a moderately priced drug is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. Generic captopril is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Avapro (irbesartan)

as low as$25
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Irbesartan (Avapro) is a moderately priced drug used to treat high blood pressure. This drug also slows down the progression of kidney disease in diabetic patients. This drug is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions. Generic irbesartan is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Arbli

as low as$575
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Arbli is only available as a brand name drug.
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Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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