SPL Set ID: d23fe59a-2ad6-4885-a0d8-2239048f05a3
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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 tablet containing 32 mg of candesartan cilexetil, USP and the following inactive ingredients: mannitol, pullulan, carboxymethylcellulose calcium, corn starch, polyethylene glycol, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate and lactose monohydrate. The 32 mg tablet contains iron oxide red as a colorant. Structure