Epithelial sodium channel blocker explained

An epithelial sodium channel blocker is a sodium channel blocker that is selective for the epithelial sodium channel.

An example is amiloride, which is used in the treatment of hypertension.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Sagnella GA, Swift PA . The renal epithelial sodium channel: genetic heterogeneity and implications for the treatment of high blood pressure . Curr. Pharm. Des. . 12 . 18 . 2221–34 . 2006 . 16787251 . 10.2174/138161206777585157 . https://archive.today/20130414071755/http://www.bentham-direct.org/pages/content.php?CPD/2006/00000012/00000018/0004B.SGM . dead . April 14, 2013 .

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