Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (ARB) used in the management of hypertension. Generally, angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) such as telmisartan bind to the angiotensin II type 1 (AT1) receptors with high affinity, causing inhibition of the action of angiotensin II on vascular smooth muscle, ultimately leading to a reduction in arterial blood pressure. Recent studies suggest that telmisartan may also have PPAR-gamma agonistic properties that could potentially confer beneficial metabolic effects.
TELMISARTAN
Structure
Product Description
Details |
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Chemical Name |
TELMISARTAN |
IUPAC Name |
2-(4-{[4-Methyl-6-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-yl)-2-propyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-1-yl]methyl}phenyl)benzoic acid |
CAS Number |
144701-48-4 |
Molecular Formula |
C33H30N4O2 |
Synonyms |
TU-199;PRITOR;BIBR 277;MICARDIS;Telmisaran;TIMISHATAN;BIBR 277SE;21829-25-4;TELMISARTAN;TIMETAZIDINE |
Application |
Used alone or in combination with other classes of antihypertensives for the treatment of hypertension. Also used in the treatment of diabetic nephropathy in hypertensive patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, as well as the treatment of congestive heart failure (only in patients who cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors). |