Aliskiren Fumarate
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Aliskiren Fumarate Definition
An orally active nonpeptide renin inhibitor with antihypertensive activity. Aliskiren selectively binds to the S3 sub-pocket of renin, an enzyme in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) that is responsible for converting angiotensinogen to angiotensin I (AT I). By inhibiting the activity of renin, the conversion to AT I is prevented, which in turn prevents the conversion of AT I to AT II. This prevents arterial vasoconstriction by AT II and inhibits the production of aldosterone by AT II. As aldosterone causes re-uptake of sodium and water and eventually an increase in extracellular volume, aliskiren is able to prevent the effects that contribute to an increase in blood pressure.
Aliskiren Fumarate Synonyms
Aliskiren Fumarate, ALISKIREN FUMARATE, Aliskiren Hemifumarate, Bis(2S,4S,5S,7S)-5-amino-N-(3-amino-2,2-dimethyl-3-oxopropyl)-4-hydroxy-7-(4-methoxy-3-(3-methoxypropoxy)benzyl)-8-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)nonanamide) (2E)-but-2-enedioate
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