Sitaxentan
- Generic Name
- Sitaxentan
- Brand Names
- -
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C18H15ClN2O6S2
- CAS Number
- 184036-34-8
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- J9QH779MEM
- Background
Sitaxentan was marketed under the trade name Thelin for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) by Encysive Pharmaceuticals until Pfizer purchased Encysive in February 2008. In 2010, Pfizer voluntarily removed sitaxentan from the market over concerns of hepatotoxicity.
- Indication
Investigated for use/treatment in pulmonary hypertension, connective tissue diseases, hypertension, and congestive heart failure.
- Associated Conditions
- -
- Associated Therapies
- -
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