Biochem/physiol Actions
Candesartan cilexetil is the prodrug form of the potent angiotensin II receptor antagonist, candesartan. The prodrug is cleaved by esterases within the intestine to liberate the active molecule.
Features and Benefits
This compound is featured on the Angiotensin Receptors page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.
This compound was developed by Takeda. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.
Packaging
10 mg in glass bottle
50 mg in poly bottle
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