Eprosartan
- Atc Codes:C09CA02
- CAS Codes:144143-96-4
- PHARMGKB ID:144143-96-4
Table of contents
- Brand Names
- Drug Combinations
- Chemistry
- Pharmacologic Category
- Mechanism of Action
- Therapeutic Use
- Pregnancy and Lactation Implications
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions
- Genes that may be involved
- Inhibits
- Induces
- Drug Interactions
- Nutrition/Nutraceutical Interactions
- Dosage
- Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
- Special Considerations
Brand Names
Europe
Austria: Teveten; Belgium: Teveten; Bulgaria: Teveten; Cyprus: Teveten; Czech Republic: Teveten; Denmark: Teveten; Estonia: Teveten; Finland: Teveten; France: Teveten; Germany: Emestar Mono, Epratenz, Eprosartan-CT, Navixen Mono, Teveten; Greece: Epratenz, Teveten; Hungary: Teveten; Ireland: Teveten; Italy: Tevetenz; Latvia: Teveten; Lithuania: Teveten; Malta: Teveten; Netherlands: Teveten; Poland: Teveten; Portugal: Larutan, Teveten; Romania: Teveten; Slovakia: Teveten; Spain: Futuran, Navixen, Regulaten, Tevetens; Sweden: Teveten; UK: Teveten.
North America
Canada: Teveten; USA: Teveten.
Drug combinations
Eprosartan and Hydrochlorothiazide
Chemistry
Eprosartan Mesylate: C~23~H~24~N~2~O~4~S CH~4~O~3~S. Mw: 520.62. (1) 2-Thiophenepropanoic acid, α-[[2-butyl-1-[(4-carboxyphenyl)methyl]-1H-imidazol-5-yl]methylene]-, (E)-, monomethanesulfonate; (2)(E)-2-Butyl-1-(p-carboxybenzyl)-α-2-thenylimidazole-5-acrylic acid, monomethanesulfonate. CAS-144143-96-4 (1994).

Pharmacologic Category
Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists. (ATC-Code: C09CA02).
Mechanism of action
A nonbiphenyl, nontetrazole angiotensin II receptor (AT1) antagonist. Blocks the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II by selectively blocking the binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor in many tissues, such as vascular smooth muscle and adrenal gland. Does not bind to or block other hormone receptors or ion channels known to be important in cardiovascular regulation.
Therapeutic use
Used alone or in combination with other classes of antihypertensive agents in the management of hypertension.
Pregnancy and lactiation implications
Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system (e.g. ACEIs, angiotensin II receptor antagonists) can cause fetal and neonatal morbidity and mortality when used in pregnancy during the 2^nd^ and 3^rd^ trimesters. ACEIs may also increase the risk of major congenital malformations when administered during the 1^st^ trimester of pregnancy. Eprosartan should be discontinued as soon as possible when pregnancy is detected, unless continued use is considered life-saving. Unknown whether eprosartan is distributed in breast milk in humans.
Unlabeled use
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to eprosartan or any component of the formulation.
Warnings and precautions
Drugs that act on the angiotensin system can cause injury and death to the developing fetus when used in the 2^nd^ and 3^rd^ trimesters. Symptomatic hypotension, including orthostatic hypotension, may occur (increased risk in volume or salt depletion secondary to salt restriction, prolonged diuretic therapy, or dialysis). Facial edema has occurred. Extreme caution in history of angioedema associated with or unrelated to ACE or angiotensin II receptor antagonist therapy. Use with caution in hepatic impairment. Hyperkalemia may occur (risk factors include renal dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, concomitant use of potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements and/or potassium-containing salts). Renal function deterioration and/or increases in serum creatinine (deterioration may result in oliguria, acute renal failure, and progressive azotemia). Use with caution in unstented unilateral/bilateral renal artery stenosis. Use with pre-existing renal insufficiency and severe renal impairment. Use with caution in significant aortic/mitral stenosis. Avoid use or reduce dose in volume-depleted patients.