实际的原料药是azilsartan沙坦酯钾盐,也azilsartan kamedoxomil而闻名。这是水解成活性代谢物,azilsartan在胃肠道,因为它被吸收。 Azilsartan是高度蛋白结合血浆白蛋白,它经历了由CYP2C9的酶代谢的影响。这是清除肾脏和肝脏都机制。稳态水平达到用药后5天。目前还没有观察到血清钾,钠临床意义的变化。
在一项研究中,要继续azilsartan或安慰剂治疗26周后患者的随机,azilsartan已显示出在长期治疗的持续和一致的降压效果。有没有反弹的影响后,突然停止azilsartan治疗观察。虽然azilsartan是有效的,不分种族,作为单一治疗的效果,在黑色的病人对像在其他效果有很大的一半。这种效果差,已观察到其他ARB类药物和血管紧张素转换酶抑制剂,以及,这是归因于肾素在这个人口普遍较低的水平。
Edarbi (azilsartan medoxomil tablets; Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America) has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of hypertension in adults. This approval was based on data from Phase 3 clinical trials which showed that Edarbi successfully met the primary endpoint, change in 24-hour mean systolic blood pressure (SBP), with statistical significance of lowering blood pressure compared to placebo and head-to-head active comparators. Results from one study showed Edarbi at doses of 80 mg/day and 40 mg/day lowered 24-hour mean SBP by 14.3mmHg and 13.2mmHg from baseline, respectively. The blood pressure reductions of Edarbi (80 mg/day) were statistically superior to those of the active comparators valsartan 320mg/day (-10mmHg) and olmesartan medoxomil 40mg/day (-11.7mmHg). Similar results were observed in all three comparator studies.
Manufacturer:
Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.
Pharmacological Class:
Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB).
Active Ingredient(s):
Azilsartan medoxomil 40mg, 80mg; tabs.
Indication(s):
Hypertension. May be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents.
Pharmacology:
Azilsartan is a selective AT1 subtype angiotensin II receptor antagonist. It blocks the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II, a pressor agent, by selectively blocking the binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor in tissues such as vascular smooth muscle and the adrenal gland. Its action is, therefore, independent of the pathway for angiotensin II synthesis.
The actual drug substance is the potassium salt of azilsartan medoxomil, also known as azilsartan kamedoxomil. This is hydrolyzed to the active metabolite, azilsartan, in the gastrointestinal tract as it is absorbed. Azilsartan is highly protein-bound to plasma albumin, and it undergoes metabolism by the CYP2C9 enzyme. It is cleared by both renal and hepatic mechanisms. Steady-state levels are attained within 5 days of dosing. There were no observed clinically significant changes in serum potassium or sodium.
Clinical Trials:
The results of seven double-blind, randomized studies, including both placebo-controlled and active comparator-controlled studies ranging from 6 weeks to 6 months in duration, have demonstrated the antihypertensive effects of azilsartan. A total of 5941 patients with mild, moderate, or severe hypertension were involved in the studies. Azilsartan, dosed at 80mg daily, was statistically superior to placebo and active comparators (olmesartan and valsartan) in both clinic (trough measurements) and 24-hour mean blood pressure measurements (ambulatory) in two 6-week studies. In a study comparing azilsartan to valsartan over 24 weeks, similar results were observed. Most of the antihypertensive effect was evident within the first 2 weeks of treatment.
In a study that randomized patients to placebo or continued azilsartan therapy after 26 weeks, azilsartan has demonstrated a sustained and consistent antihypertensive effect during long-term treatment. There was no rebound effect observed after the abrupt cessation of azilsartan treatment. While azilsartan was effective regardless of race, the effect, as monotherapy, in black patients was about half as great as the effect in others. This difference in effectiveness has been observed in other ARBs and in ACE inhibitors as well, and it is attributed to the generally low levels of renin in this population.
Legal Classification:
Rx
Adults:
≥18 years: Monotherapy, not volume-depleted: 80mg once daily. Volume-depleted (eg, concomitant high-dose diuretics): initially 40mg once daily.
Children:
<18 years: not recommended.
Warnings/Precautions:
Correct salt/volume depletion before starting therapy, or reduce initial dose; monitor for hypotension. Severe CHF. Renal artery stenosis. Renal impairment (monitor serum creatinine). Pregnancy (Cat. C in 1st trimester; Cat. D in 2nd and 3rd trimesters; avoid). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Interaction(s):
May be antagonized by, and renal toxicity potentiated by NSAIDs, including selective COX-2 inhibitors (monitor renal function periodically in elderly and/or volume-depleted).
Adverse Reaction(s):
Diarrhea; rare: orthostatic hypotension, dizziness, nausea, asthenia, fatigue, muscle spasm, cough.
How Supplied:
Tabs—30, 90
Last Updated:
4/7/2011