Macitentan
Opsumit (macitentan) is a small molecule pharmaceutical. Macitentan was first approved as Opsumit on 2013-10-18. It is used to treat pulmonary hypertension in the USA. It has been approved in Europe to treat pulmonary hypertension. The pharmaceutical is active against endothelin-1 receptor. In addition, it is known to target endothelin receptor type B. Opsumit's patents are valid until 2029-04-18 (FDA).
Trade Name | Opsumit |
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Common Name | Macitentan |
Indication | pulmonary hypertension |
Drug Class | Endothelin receptor antagonists |