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- noun A particular
endothelin receptor antagonist .
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The drug avosentan substantially reduces urinary protein loss in people with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease, but the drug causes serious side effects, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the
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In addition, there were more deaths in the groups taking avosentan (21 and 17) than in the group taking placebo (12).
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The results suggest that lower doses of avosentan may have a more favorable risk/benefit ratio for patients.
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The Avosentan ASCEND study enrolled 1392 patients already being treated for kidney disease and randomized them to receive avosentan 25 mg, avosentan 50 mg, or placebo.
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The Avosentan ASCEND study enrolled 1392 patients already being treated for kidney disease and randomized them to receive avosentan 25 mg, avosentan 50 mg, or placebo.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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While avosentan at either dose lowered patients 'urinary protein excretion by 40%-50%
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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In addition, there were more deaths in the groups taking avosentan (21 and 17) than in the group taking placebo (12).
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Endothelin antagonists such as oral avosentan are already available and are prescribed for patients with cardiovascular conditions.
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Endothelin antagonists such as oral avosentan are already available and are prescribed for patients with cardiovascular conditions.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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Johannes Mann, MD (Schwabing General Hospital and KfH Kidney Centre, in Munchen, Germany) and his colleagues examined the effects of avosentan on proteinuria and kidney function in patients with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease through a multicenter, multinational, double-blind, controlled trial.
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