Irbesartan - Sanofi aventis
Alternative Names: Aprovel; Avapro; BMS 186295; Irbetan; Karvea; SR 47436; XarbLatest Information Update: 05 Nov 2023
At a glance
- Originator sanofi-aventis
- Developer Bristol-Myers Squibb; Sanofi; sanofi-aventis; Shionogi
- Class Antihypertensives; Biphenyl compounds; Heart failure therapies; Small molecules; Tetrazoles
- Mechanism of Action Angiotensin type 1 receptor antagonists
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Diabetic nephropathies; Hypertension
- Discontinued Atherosclerosis