Azilsartan

Azilsartan is a benzimidazolecarboxylic acid that is benzimidazole-7-carboxylic acid substituted at position 2 by a methoxy group and at position 1 by a 2′-[(5-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)biphenyl-4-yl]methyl group. Used (as the prodrug, azilsartan medoxomil) for treatment of hypertension. Among its listed roles, it functions as a angiotensin receptor antagonist and an antihypertensive agent. It is a benzimidazolecarboxylic acid, a 1,2,4-oxadiazole and an aromatic ether. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs). Its therapeutic use is listed as cardiovascular. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include TAK 536 and Azilva (TN). Its PubChem CID is 135415867.

CAS No 147403-03-0
Molecular Formula C25H20N4O5
Molecular Weight 456.4 g/mol
Synonyms 2-ethoxy-3-[[4-[2-(5-oxo-4H-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)phenyl]phenyl]methyl]benzimidazole-4-carboxylic acid

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