Tezosentan

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Tezosentan
Systematic (IUPAC) name
N-[6-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)-5-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-2-[2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)pyridin-4-yl]pyrimidin-4-yl]-5-propan-2-ylpyridine-2-sulfonamide
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PubChem 151174
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Formula C27H27N9O6S 
Mol. mass 605.624
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Tezosentan is a non-selective ETA and ETB receptor antagonist.[1] It acts as a vasodilator and was designed as a therapy for patients with acute heart failure. Recent studies have shown however, that tezosentan does not improve dyspnea or reduce the risk of fatal or nonfatal cardiovascular events.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Urbanowicz, W; Sogni, P, Moreau, R, Tazi, K A, Barriere, E, Poirel, O, Martin, A, Guimont, M C, Cazals-Hatem, D, Lebrec, D (2004). "Tezosentan, an endothelin receptor antagonist, limits liver injury in endotoxin challenged cirrhotic rats". Gut 53: 1844–1849. doi:10.1136/gut.2003.036517. “publisher= BMJ Publishing Group Ltd & British Society of Gastroenterology” 
  2. ^ Tezosentan does not appear to improve symptoms for patients with acute heart failure. Medical Studies/Trials. news-medical.net (7-Nov-2007). Retrieved on 2007-11-24.