A receptors blocker angiotensin II (AT1 type). Has a vasodilating and hypotensive effect. Does not show the properties of the agonist of angiotensin receptors, does not affect the state of ionic channels involved in the regulation of SSS. Does not inhibit ACE. Decreases both systolic and diastolic blood pressure without affecting the pulse rate. The start of antihypertensive action is in 3 hours, a steady decrease of the blood pressure is in 4 weeks after the start of the treatment. The duration of the hypotensive effect after a single intake is 24 hours.