Brief Description

LCZ696 is a first-in-class dual inhibitor of the angiotensin II receptor(AT II receptor) and neprilysin; a novel single molecule comprising molecular moieties of valsartan and NEP inhibitor prodrug AHU377 (1:1 ratio).
Target: AT II receptor; neprilysin
Oral administration of LCZ696 caused dose-dependent increases in atrial natriuretic peptide immunoreactivity (due to NEP inhibition) in Sprague-Dawley rats and provided sustained, dose-dependent blood pressure reductions in hypertensive double-transgenic rats. In healthy participants, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study (n = 80) of single-dose (200-1200 mg) and multiple-dose (50-900 mg once daily for 14 days) oral administration of LCZ696 showed that peak plasma concentrations were reached rapidly for valsartan (1.6-4.9 hours), AHU377 (0.5-1.1 hours), and its active moiety, LBQ657 (1.8-3.5 hours) [1]. LCZ696 is superior to valsartan alone in reducing blood pressure. Preliminary results from a Phase II trial showed that LCZ696 reduced NT-proBNP to a greater extent than valsartan alone, and in addition LCZ696 had beneficial effects on symptoms [2].
References on LCZ696:
[1]. Gu J, et al. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of LCZ696, a novel dual-acting angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor (ARNi). J Clin Pharmacol. 2010 Apr;50(4):401-14.
[2]. Voors AA, et al. The potential role of valsartan + AHU377 ( LCZ696 ) in the treatment of heart failure. Expert Opin Investig Drugs. 2013 Aug;22(8):1041-7.

Solubility

in DMSO > 10 mM

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Storage conditions

Store at -20°C 2 years

Appearance:

White to off-white solid