Olmesartan Medoxomil
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API Product :
Olmesartan Medoxomil
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CEP :
¤
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WCC :
?
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Therapeutic Use :
Agents acting on the renin-angiotensin system; Antihypertensives
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Originator :
Daiichi Sankyo Company
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CAS No. :
144689-63-4
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Trade Name. :
BENICAR
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Molecular Weight :
558.585 g/mol
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Molecular Formula :
C29H30N6O6
Application
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Olmesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.
General Description
Olmesartan medoxomil is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist which is used for the treatment of high blood pressure. It was developed by Sankyo in 1995, and is sold under the trade name Benicar, among others. An ester prodrug, it is completely and rapidly hydrolyzed to the active acid form, olmesartan.