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Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring > Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring > Benzazepines > Tolvaptan

Preferred term

Tolvaptan  

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  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 7-Chloro-5-hydroxy-1-(2-methyl-4-(2-methylbenzoylamino)benzoyl)2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-1-benzazepine

Scope note

  • A benzazepine derivative and selective VASOPRESSIN V2 RECEPTOR antagonist that is used to treat euvolemic and hypervolemic HYPONATREMIA. It is also used in the treatment of rapidly progressing AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE to slow the rate of cyst development and renal insufficiency.

History note

  • 2019 (1999)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000077602

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