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Candesartan cilexetil for system suitability

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Candesartan cilexetil, 2-ethoxy-1-[[2′-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)[1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl]methyl]-1H-Benzimidazole-7-carboxylic acid 1-[[(cyclohexyloxy)carbonyl]oxy]ethyl ester, TCV 116, TCY 116

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C33H34N6O6
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
610.66
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

candesartan

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCOc1nc2cccc(C(=O)OC(C)OC(=O)OC3CCCCC3)c2n1Cc4ccc(cc4)-c5ccccc5-c6nnn[nH]6

InChI

1S/C33H34N6O6/c1-3-42-32-34-28-15-9-14-27(31(40)43-21(2)44-33(41)45-24-10-5-4-6-11-24)29(28)39(32)20-22-16-18-23(19-17-22)25-12-7-8-13-26(25)30-35-37-38-36-30/h7-9,12-19,21,24H,3-6,10-11,20H2,1-2H3,(H,35,36,37,38)

InChI key

GHOSNRCGJFBJIB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... AGTR1(185)

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Candesartan cilexetil for system suitability EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Candesartan cilexetil is the prodrug form of the potent angiotensin II receptor antagonist, candesartan. The prodrug is cleaved by esterases within the intestine to liberate the active molecule.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Repr. 1B - STOT RE 2 Oral

Target Organs

Kidney,Blood

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Caroline Fenton et al.
Drugs, 65(4), 537-558 (2005-03-01)
Candesartan cilexetil is the orally administered pro-drug of candesartan, a highly selective antagonist of the angiotensin II subtype 1 receptor that mediates the pressor activities of angiotensin II. Candesartan cilexetil is widely used for the treatment of hypertension and has
Sheridan M Hoy et al.
American journal of cardiovascular drugs : drugs, devices, and other interventions, 10(5), 335-342 (2010-09-24)
Candesartan cilexetil is the orally administered prodrug of candesartan, an angiotensin II subtype 1 receptor antagonist. The pharmacokinetics (area under the plasma concentration-time curve and maximum plasma concentration) of candesartan do not appear to be affected by age, sex, or
T Naka et al.
Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan, 120(12), 1261-1275 (2001-02-24)
Blockade of the action of angiotensin II (AII) has long been a target for the development of novel antihypertensive agents. We recently discovered a novel class of potent nonpeptide AII receptor antagonists, benzimidazole-7-carboxylic acids including candesartan. Candesartan is a highly
Ezequiel Balmori Melian et al.
Drugs, 62(5), 787-816 (2002-04-04)
The combination of candesartan cilexetil [an angiotensin II type 1 (AT(1)) receptor antagonist] plus hydrochlorothiazide (a thiazide diuretic), has been used in the treatment of patients with hypertension. The blood pressure (BP) lowering effect of various doses of this combination
Stephanie E Easthope et al.
Drugs, 62(8), 1253-1287 (2002-05-16)
Candesartan cilexetil is converted to the angiotensin II receptor antagonist candesartan during absorption from the gastrointestinal tract. The selective and competitive binding of candesartan to the angiotensin II type 1 (AT(1)) receptor prevents binding of angiotensin II, a key mediator

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