SPL Set ID: 8a515af5-bd53-43f1-b40a-aa0f332bc2ab
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Candesartan cilexetil, a prodrug, is hydrolyzed to candesartan during absorption from the gastrointestinal tract. Candesartan is a selective AT 1 subtype angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Candesartan cilexetil, a nonpeptide, is chemically described as (±) - 1 - Hydroxyethyl 2 - ethoxy - 1 - [ p - ( o - 1 H - tetrazol - 5 ylphenyl) benzyl] - 7 -benzimidazolecarboxylate, cyclohexyl carbonate (ester). Its empirical formula is C 33 H 34 N 6 O 6 , and its structural formula is Candesartan cilexetil, USP is a white to off-white powder with a molecular weight of 610.67. It is practically insoluble in water and sparingly soluble in methanol. Candesartan cilexetil is a racemic mixture containing one chiral center at the cyclohexyloxycarbonyloxy ethyl ester group. Following oral administration, candesartan cilexetil undergoes hydrolysis at the ester link to form the active drug, candesartan, which is achiral. Candesartan cilexetil is available for oral use as tablets containing 4 mg, 8 mg, or 16 mg of candesartan cilexetil, USP and the following inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, corn starch, polyethylene glycol 8000, hydroxypropyl cellulose, carboxymethylcellulose calcium, and magnesium stearate. Ferric oxide red is added to the 8-mg and 16-mg tablets as a colorant. Structure