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Pentanitrine (pentaerithrityl tetranitrate)

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Pentanitrine (generic name: pentaerithrityl tetranitrate) is a Vasodilators Organic Nitrates drug. It is currently in unknown development.

Pentanitrine works by releasing nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.

Pentanitrine is a small molecule that activates soluble guanylate cyclase, a molecular target. It is classified as an activator and is structurally similar to nitroglycerin.

At a glance

Generic name	pentaerithrityl tetranitrate
Drug class	Vasodilators Organic Nitrates
Therapeutic area	Hematology
Phase	unknown

Mechanism of action

Think of it like a traffic jam in your body's blood vessels. Nitric oxide is like a traffic cop that tells the blood vessels to relax and let more blood flow through. This helps to improve blood flow and reduce blood pressure.

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Drug interactions

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Key clinical trials

Pentaerithrityl Tetranitrate (PETN) for Secondary Prevention of Intrauterine Growth Restriction (PHASE3)

Primary sources

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Source	Used for
ClinicalTrials.gov	Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about Pentanitrine

What is Pentanitrine?

Pentanitrine (pentaerithrityl tetranitrate) is a Vasodilators Organic Nitrates drug.

How does Pentanitrine work?

Pentanitrine works by releasing nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.

What is the generic name of Pentanitrine?

pentaerithrityl tetranitrate is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Pentanitrine.

What drug class is Pentanitrine in?

Pentanitrine belongs to the Vasodilators Organic Nitrates class. See all Vasodilators Organic Nitrates drugs at /class/vasodilators-organic-nitrates.

What development phase is Pentanitrine in?

Pentanitrine is in unknown.

Drug class: All Vasodilators Organic Nitrates drugs
Manufacturer: — full pipeline
Therapeutic area: All drugs in Hematology

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