Uses
Clazosentan disodium (Ro 61-1790) is a selective endothelin A (ETA) receptor antagonist. Clazosentan disodium inhibits ET-1-mediated vasoconstriction. Clazosentan disodium prevents cerebral vasospasm, vasospasm-related cerebral infarction[1][5].
References
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