Clazosentan
Clazosentan
Clazosentan (pronounced kla-ZO-sen-tan) is a type of pharmaceutical drug specifically designed to prevent cerebral vasospasm following a subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Etymology
The name "Clazosentan" is derived from the class of drugs it belongs to, known as endothelin receptor antagonists. The "-sentan" suffix is common among this class of drugs.
Usage
Clazosentan is used in the treatment of patients who have suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage, a type of stroke caused by bleeding in the space surrounding the brain. This drug works by blocking the action of endothelin, a substance in the body that can cause narrowing of the blood vessels in the brain, leading to cerebral vasospasm.
Related Terms
- Endothelin receptor antagonists: A class of drugs that includes Clazosentan. These drugs work by blocking the action of endothelin, a substance that can cause blood vessels to narrow.
- Cerebral vasospasm: A condition that can occur after a subarachnoid hemorrhage, in which the blood vessels in the brain narrow, reducing blood flow and potentially leading to brain damage.
- Subarachnoid hemorrhage: A type of stroke caused by bleeding in the space surrounding the brain. This is the condition that Clazosentan is primarily used to treat.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Clazosentan
- Wikipedia's article - Clazosentan
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