Telmisartan
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Telmisartan
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
| 2-[4-[[4-methyl-6-(1-methylbenzoimidazol-2-yl)- 2-propyl-benzoimidazol-1-yl]methyl]phenyl] benzoic acid |
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| ATC code | C09 |
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| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C33H30N4O2 |
| Mol. mass | 514.617 g/mol |
| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Bioavailability | 42–100% |
| Protein binding | ≥99.5% |
| Metabolism | Minimal hepatic |
| Half life | 24 hours |
| Excretion | Faecal 97% |
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| Legal status |
S4 (Au), POM (UK), ℞-only (U.S.) |
| Routes | Oral |
Telmisartan (INN) (IPA: [tɛlmɪˈsatən]) is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (ARB) used in the management of hypertension. It is marketed under the trade names Micardis (Boehringer Ingelheim) and Pritor (Bayer Schering Pharma).
[edit] Pharmacology
Generally, angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) such as telmisartan bind to the angiotensin II type 1 (AT1) receptors with high affinity, causing inhibition of the action of angiotensin II on vascular smooth muscle, ultimately leading to a reduction in arterial blood pressure.
New studies suggest that telmisartan may also have PPARγ agonistic properties that could potentially confer beneficial metabolic effects. This observation is currently being explored in clinical trials.
[edit] Clinical use
Candesartan, Eprosartan, Irbesartan, Losartan, Olmesartan, Tasosartan, Telmisartan, Valsartan
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