L 163017
Latest Information Update: 24 Jan 2008
At a glance
- Originator Merck & Co
- Class Antihypertensives; Heart failure therapies
- Mechanism of Action Angiotensin type 1 receptor antagonists; Angiotensin type 2 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.
Highest Development Phases
- Discontinued Heart failure; Hypertension