Eprosartan
Brand names,
Eprosartan
Analogs
Eprosartan
Brand Names Mixture
Eprosartan
Chemical_Formula
C23H24N2O4S
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RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/eprosartan.htm
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
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Molecular Weight
424.514 g/mol
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Melting Point
248-250oC (mesylate form)
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H2O Solubility
Insoluble (mesylate form)
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State
Solid
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LogP
4.283
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Dosage Forms
Tablet (400 mg or 600 mg)
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Indication
For the treatment of hypertension.
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Pharmacology
Eprosartan inhibits the pharmacologic effects of angiotensin II. As angiotensin II is a vasoconstrictor, this inhibition effectively lowers blood pressure.
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Absorption
Absolute bioavailability following a single 300 mg oral dose of eprosartan is approximately 13%. Administering eprosartan with food delays absorption.
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side effects and Toxicity
There was no mortality in rats and mice receiving oral doses of up to 3000 mg eprosartan/kg and in dogs receiving oral doses of up to 1000 mg eprosartan/kg.
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Patient Information
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals