Fimasartan
Fimasartan
Fimasartan (pronounced: fee-mah-sar-tan) is a non-peptide angiotensin II receptor antagonist used for the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. It is a member of the sartan class of drugs, which work by blocking the action of angiotensin II, a hormone that constricts blood vessels and releases aldosterone, a hormone that increases the reabsorption of sodium and water in the kidneys.
Etymology
The name "Fimasartan" is derived from the class of drugs it belongs to, the sartans, with the prefix "Fima-" being a proprietary designation. The "-sartan" suffix is common to all drugs in this class, indicating their action as angiotensin II receptor antagonists.
Related Terms
- Angiotensin II receptor antagonist: A class of drugs that block the action of angiotensin II, a hormone that constricts blood vessels and releases aldosterone.
- Hypertension: A chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.
- Heart failure: A condition in which the heart is unable to pump sufficiently to maintain blood flow to meet the body's needs.
- Sartan: A class of drugs that includes Fimasartan, used to treat hypertension and heart failure.
- Angiotensin II: A hormone that constricts blood vessels and releases aldosterone.
- Aldosterone: A hormone that increases the reabsorption of sodium and water in the kidneys.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fimasartan
- Wikipedia's article - Fimasartan
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