Forasartán Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Forasartán, a specific angiotensin II antagonist, is used alone or with other antihypertensive agents to treat hypertension. Forasartán competes with angiotensin II for binding at the AT1 receptor subtype. As angiotensin II is a vasoconstrictor which also stimulates the synthesis and release of aldosterone, blockage of its effects results in a decreases in systemic vascular resistance.
Forasartán, a specific angiotensin II antagonist, is used alone or with other antihypertensive agents to treat hypertension. By inhibiting angiotensin II receptors, this drug leads to a decrease in sodium reabsorption (which decreases water content of blood) and a decrease in vasoconstriction. Combined, this has the effect of lowering blood pressure.
| Trade Name | Forasartán |
| Generic | Forasartan |
| Forasartan Other Names | forasartán, Forasartan |
| Type | |
| Formula | C23H28N8 |
| Weight | Average: 416.522 Monoisotopic: 416.243692936 |
| Groups | Experimental |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
For the treatment of hypertension.
How Forasartán works
Forasartán competes with angiotensin II for binding at the AT1 receptor subtype. As angiotensin II is a vasoconstrictor which also stimulates the synthesis and release of aldosterone, blockage of its effects results in a decreases in systemic vascular resistance. Also, since angiotensin causes vasoconstriction, the inhibition of this receptor decreases vasoconstriction, which consequently also decreases vascular resistnace.
