This compound belongs to the biphenyltetrazoles and derivatives. These are organic compounds containing a biphenyl attached to a tetrazole. A carbon atom of the biphenyl moiety is boned to a carbon or the nitrogen atom of the tetrazole moiety.
This compound belongs to the biphenyltetrazoles and derivatives. These are organic compounds containing a biphenyl attached to a tetrazole. A carbon atom of the biphenyl moiety is boned to a carbon or the nitrogen atom of the tetrazole moiety.
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Chemical Name |
VALSARTAN |
IUPAC Name |
(S)-3-methyl-2-(N-{[2'-(2H-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-5-yl)biphenyl-4-yl]methyl}pentanamido)butanoic acid |
CAS Number |
137862-53-4 |
Molecular Formula |
C24H29N5O3 |
Synonyms |
5-yl)[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl]methyl]-L-valine; CGP 48933; Diovan; Nisis; Tareg |
Application |
May be used as a first line agent to treat uncomplicated hypertension, isolated systolic hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy. May be used as a first line agent to delay progression of diabetic nephropathy. Losartan may be also used as a second line agent in the treatment of congestive heart failure, systolic dysfunction, myocardial infarction and coronary artery disease in those intolerant of ACE inhibitors. |