| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
Eplerenone | [CAS]
107724-20-9 | [Synonyms]
Inspra
SC-66110
CGP 30083
HSDB 7522
EPLERENONE
EPLERINONE
Elperenone
epoxymexrenone
EPLERENONE 98%
Eplerenone [USAN]
Eplerenone-13C-d3
EplerenoneC24H3006
EPLERENONE USP STANDARD
γ-Lactone 7-Methyl Ester
EPLERENONE AND N-1 INTERMEDIATE
Eplerenone for system suitability
Eplerenone for peak identification
Eplerenone intermediate Eplerenone
(7α,11α,17α)-9,11-Epoxy-17-hydroxy-3-oxopregn-4-ene-7,21-dicarboxylic Acid
pregn-4-ene-7,21-dicarboxylic acid 9,11-epoxy-17-hydroxy-3-oxo gamma-lactone methyl ester
(7α,11α,17α)-9,11-Epoxy-17-hydroxy-3-oxo-pregn-4-ene-7,21-dicarboxylicacidγ-lactonemethylester
(7a,11a,17a)-9,11-Epoxy-17-hydroxy-3-oxopregn-4-ene-7,21-dicarboxylic Acid -Lactone 7-Methyl Ester
(7A,11A,17A)-9,11-EPOXY-17-HYDROXY-3-OXO-PREGN-4-ENE-7,21-DICARBOXYLIC ACID G-LACTONE METHYL ESTER
(7α,11α,17α)-9,11-epoxy-17-hydroxy-3-oxo-γ-lactone-pregn-4-ene-7,21-dicarboxylic acid-7-methyl ester
pregn-4-ene-7,21-dicarboxylic acid, 9,11-epoxy-17-hydroxy-3-oxo, γ-lactone, methyl ester (7 α, 11 α, 17 α)
9,11alpha-Epoxy-17-hydroxy-3-oxo-17alpha-pregn-4-ene-7alpha,21-dicarboxylic Acid gamma-Lactone Methyl Ester
Pregn-4-ene-7,21-dicarboxylic acid, 9,11-epoxy-17-hydroxy-3-oxo-, gamma-lactone, methyl ester, (7alpha,11alpha,17alpha)-
CGP 30083, Epoxymexrenone, Inspra, Spiro[9,11-epoxy-9H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-17(2H),2(3-furan],pregn-4-ene-7,21-dicarboxylic Acid, Inspra,
Methyl (1'R,2R,2'S,9'R,10'S,11'S,15'S,17'R)-2',15'-diMethyl-5,5'-dioxo-18'-oxaspiro[oxolane-2,14'-pentacyclo[8.8.0.0^{1,17}.0^{2,7}.0^{11,15}]octadecan]-6'-ene-9'-carboxylate
(2'R,4aS,4bR,5aR,6aS,9aS,9bR,10R)-Methyl 4a,6a-diMethyl-2,4'-dioxo-3,4,4a,4',5a,5',6,6a,8,9,9a,9b,10,11-tetradecahydro-2H,3'H-spiro[cyclopenta[1,2]phenanthro[4,4a-b]oxirene-7,2'-furan]-10-carboxylate | [EINECS(EC#)]
600-850-8 | [Molecular Formula]
C24H30O6 | [MDL Number]
MFCD07783647 | [MOL File]
107724-20-9.mol | [Molecular Weight]
414.49 |
| Questions And Answer | Back Directory | [Description]
Eplerenone is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Eplerenone is in a class of medications called mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists. It works by blocking the action of aldosterone, a natural substance in the body that raises blood pressure. | [Pharmacodynamics]
Eplerenone, an aldosterone receptor antagonist similar to spironolactone, has been shown to produce sustained increases in plasma renin and serum aldosterone, consistent with inhibition of the negative regulatory feedback of aldosterone on renin secretion. The resulting increased plasma renin activity and aldosterone circulating levels do not overcome the effects of eplerenone. Eplerenone selectively binds to recombinant human mineralocorticoid receptors relative to its binding to recombinant human glucocorticoid, progesterone and androgen receptors. | [Biological activity]
Eplerenone belongs to a class of drugs called aldosterone antagonists. A class of drugs is a group of medications that work in a similar way. These drugs are often used to treat similar conditions.
Eplerenone works by interfering with the activity of a steroid in your body called aldosterone. Aldosterone acts to increase the amount of sodium and water you retain. This increased sodium and water can cause high blood pressure, which can in turn cause heart failure. | [Interactions]
Eplerenone is primarily metabolized by the cytochrome P450 enzyme CYP3A4. Thus the potential exists for adverse drug interactions with other drugs that induce or inhibit CYP3A4. Specifically, the concomitant use of the CYP3A4 potent inhibitors ketoconazole and itraconazole is contraindicated. Other CYP3A4 inhibitors including erythromycin, saquinavir, and verapamil should be used with caution. Other drugs that increase potassium concentrations may increase the risk of hyperkalemia associated with eplerenone therapy, including salt substitutes, potassium supplements and other potassium-sparing diuretics.
| [Overview]
Eplerenone is in a class of medications called mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists. It can be used individually or in combination with other medications to treat hypertension by blocking the action of aldosterone, a natural substance in the body that raises blood pressure. | [Chemical properties]
Eplerenone is an odorless, white to off-white crystalline powder. It is very slightly soluble in water, with its solubility essentially pH-independent. The octanol/water partition coefficient of eplerenone is approximately 7.1 at pH 7.0. | [Mechanism of action]
Aldosterone,with many physiological and pathological effects, can cause central blood pressure and endothelial injury (catecholamines enhance its role), reduce heart rate variability, induce ventricular arrhythmias, and promote retention of sodium, potassium and magnesium loss, promote myocardial fibrosis, necrosis and inflammation, damage the fibrinolytic system.
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (also called angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, referred to as ACEI) and angiotensin Ⅱ receptor antagonist ARB aldosterone can inhibit the secretion of adrenaline, but after a period of treatment.The release of aldosterone was restored,which may even exceed the baseline plasma concentration levels. Despite adequate treatment of ACEI and ARB, aldosterone-induced damage can still happen, so it is necessary to use aldosterone receptor antagonists in the treatment of hypertension. Clinical studies have shown that patients who are not satisfied with the efficacy of ACEI or ARB therapy can add eplerenone along with the treatment.
Non-selective aldosterone receptor antagonist spironolactone can reduce mortality in patients with congestive heart failure, However, the side effects of male hyperplasia and other diseases associated with sex hormones have limited its application in the treatment of hypertension. | [Adverse effects]
Common adverse drug reactions (ADRs) associated with the use of eplerenone include: hyperkalaemia, hypotension, dizziness, altered renal function, and increased creatinine concentration. | [References]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eplerenone
https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a603004.html
http://www.rxlist.com/inspra-drug.htm |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
White Solid | [Melting point ]
241-243°C | [alpha ]
D +5° (c = 0.437 in chloroform) | [Boiling point ]
597.9±50.0 °C(Predicted) | [density ]
1.31±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted) | [storage temp. ]
Store at RT | [solubility ]
DMSO: soluble2mg/mL, clear (warmed) | [form ]
powder | [color ]
white to beige | [λmax]
240nm(lit.) | [Merck ]
14,3625 | [InChIKey]
UZZAHAKTLYRDOK-MGIDJNSKSA-N | [SMILES]
[C@@]123[C@@]4(C)CCC(=O)C=C4C[C@@H](C(OC)=O)[C@@]1([H])[C@]1([H])CC[C@]4(CCC(=O)O4)[C@]1(C[C@@]2([H])O3)C |&1:0,1,10,15,17,21,27,29,r| |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
anticancer agent | [Uses]
Eplerenone is an aldosterone antagonist with an IC50 of 0.36 μM. It is used as an adjunct in the management of chronic heart failure. It is similar to the diuretic spironolactone, though it may be more specific for the mineralocorticoid receptor and is sp | [Uses]
Selective aldosterone receptor antagonist (SARA), structurally similar to Spiranolactone. Eplerenone is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Eplerenone is in a class of medications called mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists. It works by blocking the action of aldosterone, a natural substance in the body that raises blood pressure. | [Biological Activity]
Selective mineralocorticoid (aldosterone) receptor antagonist (IC 50 = 360 nM). Displays > 27-fold selectivity over androgen, progesterone and estrogen receptors (IC 50 > 10 μ M). Orally active antihypertensive in vivo . | [Originator]
Ciba-Geigy (Novartis) (US) | [Definition]
ChEBI: Eplerenone is a steroid acid ester, a methyl ester, an oxaspiro compound, a gamma-lactone, an organic heteropentacyclic compound, a 3-oxo-Delta(4) steroid and an epoxy steroid. It has a role as an aldosterone antagonist and an antihypertensive agent. It derives from a hydride of a pregnane. | [Brand name]
Inspra (Searle). | [General Description]
Eplerenone, 9,11α-epoxy-17α-hydroxy-3-oxopregn-4-ene-7α,21-dicarboxylic acid, γ-lactone,methyl ester (Inspra), is a newer aldosterone antagonist that isused for the treatment of hypertension. | [Biochem/physiol Actions]
Eplerenone is an aldosterone antagonist more specific for the mineralocorticoid receptor than spironolactone (S3378), having lower affinity for progesterone, androgen, and glucocorticoid receptors. | [Clinical Use]
A newer drug, eplerenone, has a structure similar to that of spironolactone and a similar mechanism of action. It was initially approved for use in the treatment of
hypertension but it can now be used in the treatment of patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction and congestive heart failure after myocardial infarction. | [Drug interactions]
Potentially hazardous interactions with other drugsACE inhibitors or AT-II antagonists: enhanced
hypotensive effect; risk of severe hyperkalaemia.Anti-arrhythmics: concentration increased by
amiodarone - reduce eplerenone dose.amiodarone - reduce eplerenone dose.
Antibacterials: concentration increased by
clarithromycin and telithromycin - avoid;
concentration increased by erythromycin - reduce
eplerenone dose; concentration reduced by rifampicin
- avoid; avoid with lymecycline; increased risk of
hyperkalaemia with trimethoprim.Antidepressants: concentration reduced by St John’s
wort - avoid; increased risk of postural hypotension
with tricyclics; enhanced hypotensive effect with
MAOIs.Antiepileptics: concentration reduced by
carbamazepine, fosphenytoin, phenytoin,
phenobarbital and primidone - avoid.Antifungals: concentration increased by itraconazole
and ketoconazole - avoid; concentration increased by
fluconazole - reduce eplerenone dose.Antihypertensives: enhanced hypotensive effect,
increased risk of first dose hypotensive effect with
post-synaptic alpha-blockers.Antivirals: concentration increased by ritonavir -
avoid; concentration increased by saquinavir - reduce
eplerenone doseCiclosporin: increased risk of hyperkalaemia and
nephrotoxicityCytotoxics: increased risk of nephrotoxicity and
ototoxicity with platinum compounds.NSAIDs: increased risk of hyperkalaemia (especially
with indometacin); increased risk of nephrotoxicity;
antagonism of diuretic effect.Potassium salts: increased risk of hyperkalaemia.Lithium: reduced lithium excretion - avoidTacrolimus: increased risk of hyperkalaemia and
nephrotoxicity.CYP3A4 inhibitors: Do not exceed a dose of 25 mg
daily for eplerenone.CYP3A4 inducers: reduced eplerenone
concentration - avoid. | [Metabolism]
Eplerenone metabolism is primarily mediated via
CYP3A4. No active metabolites of eplerenone have
been identified in human plasma. Less than 5% of
an eplerenone dose is recovered as unchanged drug
in the urine and faeces. Following a single oral dose
of radiolabelled drug, approximately 32% of the dose
was excreted in the faeces and approximately 67% was
excreted in the urine | [storage]
Room temperature |
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