| abstract |
The present invention relates to a method for the prevention or therapy of cardiovascular, cardiopulmonary, pulmonary or renal diseases by improving endothelial function and obtaining protection of organs, tissues and blood vessels in indications in the that control of blood pressure and lipid levels is necessary, particularly in people who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus or in whom there is a suspicion of prediabetes, for the prevention of diabetes and prediabetes or for the treatment of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance in patients with normal blood pressure. The process comprises the co-administration of effective amounts of telmisartan or a polymorph or a salt thereof and atorvastatin. The invention also relates to suitable pharmaceutical compositions containing telmisartan or a polymorph or a salt thereof and atorvastatin, in the form of a combined preparation for simultaneous, separate or sequential use in the prevention or therapy of these diseases. |