Preferred Name |
Candesartan |
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Synonyms |
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Definitions |
A synthetic, benzimidazole-derived angiotensin II receptor antagonist prodrug with antihypertensive activity. Candesartan selectively competes with angiotensin II for the binding of the angiotensin II receptor subtype 1 (AT1) in vascular smooth muscle, blocking angiotensin II-mediated vasoconstriction and inducing vasodilatation. In addition, antagonism of AT1 in the adrenal gland inhibits angiotensin II-stimulated aldosterone synthesis and secretion by the adrenal cortex; sodium and water excretion increase, followed by a reduction in plasma volume and blood pressure. |
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ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C65284 |
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CAS_Registry |
139481-59-7 |
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CHEBI_ID |
CHEBI:3347 |
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Chemical_Formula |
C24H20N6O3 |
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code |
C65284 |
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Contributing_Source |
FDA |
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definition |
A synthetic, benzimidazole-derived angiotensin II receptor antagonist prodrug with antihypertensive activity. Candesartan selectively competes with angiotensin II for the binding of the angiotensin II receptor subtype 1 (AT1) in vascular smooth muscle, blocking angiotensin II-mediated vasoconstriction and inducing vasodilatation. In addition, antagonism of AT1 in the adrenal gland inhibits angiotensin II-stimulated aldosterone synthesis and secretion by the adrenal cortex; sodium and water excretion increase, followed by a reduction in plasma volume and blood pressure. |
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FDA_UNII_Code |
S8Q36MD2XX |
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in_subset |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C63923 |
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label |
Candesartan |
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Legacy Concept Name |
Candesartan |
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Preferred_Name |
Candesartan |
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prefixIRI |
NCIT:C65284 |
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prefLabel |
Candesartan |
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Semantic_Type |
Pharmacologic Substance |
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UMLS_CUI |
C0717550 |
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subClassOf |