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]
References[edit]
- ^ Sagnella GA, Swift PA (2006). "The renal epithelial sodium channel: genetic heterogeneity and implications for the treatment of high blood pressure". Curr. Pharm. Des. 12 (18): 2221–34. doi:10.2174/138161206777585157. PMID 16787251. Archived from the original on April 14, 2013.
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