Moxonidine

Moxonidine
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Pronunciation/mɒkˈsɒnɪdiːn/
Trade namesPhysiotens, Moxon
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  • AU: B3
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administration		Oral (tablets)
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  • UK: POM (Prescription only)
  • In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability88% (Tmax = 1 hour)
Protein binding7.2–10%[1][2]
MetabolismLiver (10–20%)[2]
MetabolitesDehydrogenated moxonidine (major), hydroxymethyl-moxonidine, hydroxy-moxonidine, dihydroxy-moxonidine[3]
Elimination half-life~2.2–2.8 hours
ExcretionRenal (90%),[4] feces (~1%)[2]
Identifiers
  • 4-Chloro-N-(4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-
    6-methoxy-2-methylpyrimidin-5-amine
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC9H12ClN5O
Molar mass241.68 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
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  • InChI=1S/C9H12ClN5O/c1-5-13-7(10)6(8(14-5)16-2)15-9-11-3-4-12-9/h3-4H2,1-2H3,(H2,11,12,15) checkY
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Moxonidine (INN) is a new-generation alpha-2/imidazoline receptor agonist antihypertensive drug licensed for the treatment of mild to moderate essential hypertension.[5][6] It may have a role when thiazides, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, and calcium channel blockers are not appropriate or have failed to control blood pressure. In addition, it demonstrates favourable effects on parameters of the insulin resistance syndrome, apparently independent of blood pressure reduction. It is also a growth hormone releaser.[7] It is manufactured by Solvay Pharmaceuticals (acquired by Abbott in 2009) under the brand name Physiotens and Moxon.

Mechanism of action

Moxonidine is a selective agonist at the imidazoline receptor subtype 1 (I1).[5] This receptor subtype is found in both the rostral ventro-lateral pressor and ventromedial depressor areas of the medulla oblongata. Moxonidine therefore causes a decrease in sympathetic nervous system activity and, therefore, a decrease in blood pressure.

Compared to the older central-acting antihypertensives, moxonidine binds with much greater affinity to the imidazoline I1-receptor than to the α2-receptor. In contrast, clonidine binds to both receptors with near equal affinity. Moxonidine has an affinity for I1 that is 33 times greater than α2, compared to clonidine which is only four times greater.[8]

In addition, moxonidine may also promote sodium excretion, improve insulin resistance and glucose tolerance and protect against hypertensive target organ damage, such as kidney disease and cardiac hypertrophy.

Pharmacodynamic properties

Effects on insulin resistance

In all animal models of insulin resistance, moxonidine had striking effects on the development of insulin resistance, hyperinsulinaemia and impaired glucose homeostasis. Given the importance of insulin resistance as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, it is of considerable relevance that it has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity.

Contraindications

It is contraindicated if there has been a past history of angioedema; heart conduction disorders (e.g. sick sinus syndrome, second- or third-degree heart block); bradycardia; severe heart failure or coronary artery disease. Also: Raynaud's syndrome, intermittent claudication, epilepsy, depression, Parkinson's disease, glaucoma. Use in pregnancy is discouraged. Moxonidine passes into breast milk.

Moxonidine should be avoided in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment. Abrupt discontinuation of the drug should also be avoided. If concomitant treatment with a beta blocker has to be stopped, the beta blocker should be discontinued first, then moxonidine after a few days. Alcohol may potentiate the hypotensive effects of Moxonidine.[medical citation needed]

Excess mortality has been seen in patients with symptomatic heart failure in the MOXCON study.[9] However, the MOXCON trial utilised a very high dose of 3.0 mg daily which is well above the normal dose of 0.2–0.6 mg daily.

Adverse effects

Noteworthy side effects include dry mouth, headache, fatigue, dizziness, intermittent facial oedema, nausea, sleep disturbances (rarely sedation), asthenia, vasodilatation, and rarely, skin reactions.

Safety

Routine toxicology studies have provided no evidence that moxonidine has any teratogenic, mutagenic or carcinogenic potential. No evidence has been found of serious adverse effects on organs or organ systems, and the drug has not been shown to have deleterious effects on perinatal or postnatal growth and development.

Drug interactions

Concomitant administration of moxonidine and a thiazide diuretic such as hydrochlorothiazide gave a synergistic antihypertensive effect. [10]

See also

References

  1. ^ Weimann HJ, Rudolph M (1992). "Clinical Pharmacokinetics of Moxonidine". Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology. 20 (Suppl. 4): S37–S41. doi:10.1097/00005344-199220004-00008.
  2. ^ a b c "Physiotens Tablets (moxonidine) Product Information" (PDF). Abbott Australasia Pty Ltd, 32-34 Lord Street, Botany NSW 2019, Australia. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
  3. ^ He MM, Abraham TL, Lindsay TJ, Schaefer HC, Pouliquen IJ, Payne C, et al. (March 2003). "Metabolism and disposition of the antihypertensive agent moxonidine in humans". Drug Metabolism and Disposition. 31 (3): 334–342. doi:10.1124/dmd.31.3.334. PMID 12584161.
  4. ^ Farsang, C (2001). "Moxonidine: Clinical Profile" (PDF). Journal of Clinical and Basic Cardiology. An Independent International Scientific Journal. 4 (3): 197–299. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
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  6. ^ Fairbanks CA, Wilcox GL (July 1999). "Moxonidine, a selective alpha2-adrenergic and imidazoline receptor agonist, produces spinal antinociception in mice". The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. 290 (1): 403–412. PMID 10381806.
  7. ^ Bamberger CM, Mönig H, Mill G, Gödde E, Schulte HM (1995). "Growth hormone secretion in response to the new centrally acting antihypertensive agent moxonidine in normal human subjects: comparison to clonidine and GHRH". Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes. 103 (3): 205–208. doi:10.1055/s-0029-1211351. PMID 7584524.
  8. ^ Prichard BN, Owens CW, Graham BR (August 1997). "Pharmacology and clinical use of moxonidine, a new centrally acting sympatholytic antihypertensive agent". Journal of Human Hypertension. 11 (Suppl 1): S29–S45. PMID 9321737.
  9. ^ Cohn JN, Pfeffer MA, Rouleau J, Sharpe N, Swedberg K, Straub M, et al. (October 2003). "Adverse mortality effect of central sympathetic inhibition with sustained-release moxonidine in patients with heart failure (MOXCON)". European Journal of Heart Failure. 5 (5): 659–667. doi:10.1016/S1388-9842(03)00163-6. PMID 14607206. S2CID 45883678.
  10. ^ Frei M, Küster L, Gardosch von Krosigk PP, Koch HF, Küppers H (1994). "Moxonidine and hydrochlorothiazide in combination: a synergistic antihypertensive effect". Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology. 24 (Suppl 1): S25–S28. doi:10.1097/00005344-199424001-00005. PMID 7533223.