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Regadenoson peripheral - peripheral

Lokien van Nunen · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Regadenoson is an adenosine A2A receptor agonist that causes peripheral vasodilation to increase blood flow, used as a pharmacologic stress agent for cardiac imaging.

Regadenoson is an adenosine A2A receptor agonist that causes peripheral vasodilation to increase blood flow, used as a pharmacologic stress agent for cardiac imaging. Used for Pharmacologic stress agent for myocardial perfusion imaging in patients unable to exercise, Peripheral vascular insufficiency and claudication (investigational).

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Generic nameRegadenoson peripheral - peripheral
SponsorLokien van Nunen
Drug classAdenosine A2A receptor agonist
TargetAdenosine A2A receptor
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaCardiovascular
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Regadenoson selectively binds to adenosine A2A receptors on vascular smooth muscle cells in coronary and peripheral arteries, causing vasodilation and increased blood flow. This mimics the hemodynamic effects of exercise stress without the physical exertion, allowing assessment of coronary perfusion and cardiac function during imaging studies. The peripheral vasodilation effect is utilized in peripheral vascular applications to improve blood flow in compromised vascular beds.

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