Tezosentan is an intravenous endothelin receptor A/B antagonist. Tezosentan was initially developed for vasodilation in patients with acute heart failure but studies have shown that it does not assist in the treatment of dyspnea or prevent cardiovascular events.
Biological Half-LifeA pronounced and rapid disposition phase (half-life 6 min), accounting for the major part of the elimination, was followed by a slower phase (half-life 3 h), probably caused by distribution from tissues.
MeSH Pharmacological ClassificationDrugs used to cause dilation of the blood vessels.
Anwendungen
VerwendenA potent dual endothelian (ETA/ETB) receptor antagonist optimized from Bosentan (B675900). Tezosentan is used in the treatment of congestive heart failure.