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'''Linsidomine''' is a [[ | == Linsidomine == | ||
[[File:Linsidomine_structure.svg|thumb|right|Chemical structure of Linsidomine]] | |||
'''Linsidomine''' is a [[pharmacological]] agent known for its role as a [[vasodilator]]. It is primarily used in the management of [[angina pectoris]] and other conditions where increased blood flow is desired. Linsidomine is a derivative of [[molsidomine]], and it functions by releasing [[nitric oxide]] (NO), a potent vasodilator, into the bloodstream. | |||
== Mechanism of Action == | == Mechanism of Action == | ||
Linsidomine acts by releasing nitric oxide, which is a key signaling molecule in the [[cardiovascular system]]. Nitric oxide activates the enzyme [[guanylate cyclase]] in [[smooth muscle]] cells, leading to an increase in [[cyclic guanosine monophosphate]] (cGMP). The rise in cGMP levels results in the relaxation of smooth muscle cells, causing [[vasodilation]] and increased blood flow. | |||
Linsidomine is | |||
== Clinical Uses == | |||
Linsidomine is used in the treatment of various cardiovascular conditions, including: | |||
== | * [[Angina pectoris]] | ||
Linsidomine is | * [[Hypertension]] | ||
* [[Heart failure]] | |||
Its ability to improve blood flow makes it beneficial in these conditions, as it reduces the workload on the heart and improves oxygen delivery to tissues. | |||
== Pharmacokinetics == | |||
Linsidomine is administered intravenously, and its effects are rapid due to its direct action in releasing nitric oxide. The drug is metabolized in the liver and excreted primarily through the kidneys. | |||
== Side Effects == | == Side Effects == | ||
== | Common side effects of linsidomine include: | ||
* [[Headache]] | |||
* [[Dizziness]] | |||
* [[Hypotension]] | |||
These side effects are generally related to its vasodilatory effects and are usually mild and transient. | |||
== Related Compounds == | |||
Linsidomine is closely related to [[molsidomine]], another nitric oxide donor used in similar clinical settings. Both compounds share a similar mechanism of action but differ in their pharmacokinetic profiles. | |||
== Related Pages == | |||
* [[Nitric oxide]] | * [[Nitric oxide]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Vasodilation]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Angina pectoris]] | ||
* [[Cardiovascular system]] | |||
[[Category:Vasodilators]] | [[Category:Vasodilators]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Cardiovascular drugs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:57, 15 February 2025
Linsidomine[edit]
Linsidomine is a pharmacological agent known for its role as a vasodilator. It is primarily used in the management of angina pectoris and other conditions where increased blood flow is desired. Linsidomine is a derivative of molsidomine, and it functions by releasing nitric oxide (NO), a potent vasodilator, into the bloodstream.
Mechanism of Action[edit]
Linsidomine acts by releasing nitric oxide, which is a key signaling molecule in the cardiovascular system. Nitric oxide activates the enzyme guanylate cyclase in smooth muscle cells, leading to an increase in cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP). The rise in cGMP levels results in the relaxation of smooth muscle cells, causing vasodilation and increased blood flow.
Clinical Uses[edit]
Linsidomine is used in the treatment of various cardiovascular conditions, including:
Its ability to improve blood flow makes it beneficial in these conditions, as it reduces the workload on the heart and improves oxygen delivery to tissues.
Pharmacokinetics[edit]
Linsidomine is administered intravenously, and its effects are rapid due to its direct action in releasing nitric oxide. The drug is metabolized in the liver and excreted primarily through the kidneys.
Side Effects[edit]
Common side effects of linsidomine include:
These side effects are generally related to its vasodilatory effects and are usually mild and transient.
Related Compounds[edit]
Linsidomine is closely related to molsidomine, another nitric oxide donor used in similar clinical settings. Both compounds share a similar mechanism of action but differ in their pharmacokinetic profiles.
