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Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring > Piperidines > Ketanserin
... > Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring > Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring > Quinazolines > Quinazolinones > Ketanserin

Preferred term

Ketanserin  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • 3-(2-(4-(4-Fluorobenzoyl)piperidinol)ethyl)-2,4(1H,3H)-quinazolinedione

Scope note

  • A selective serotonin receptor antagonist with weak adrenergic receptor blocking properties. The drug is effective in lowering blood pressure in essential hypertension. It also inhibits platelet aggregation. It is well tolerated and is particularly effective in older patients.

History note

  • 87

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D007650

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