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fasudil

fasudil

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A medicine that widens blood vessels to improve blood flow
  • noun
  • Specialized
: fasudil
  • Fasudil is principally used to treat cerebral vasospasm and improve brain microcirculation clinically.
  • fasudil group
  • effects of fasudil
  • treatment with fasudil

Examples

  • Fasudil improved endothelial permeability and reduced lung inflammation, oxidative stress, and apoptosis, thereby reducing lung injury.

    Academic text (2018)
  • The present study provided a theoretical basis for the use of fasudil in the clinical treatment of sepsis.

    Academic text (2018)
  • Conversely, in the fasudil group, the general health of the rats was improved.

    Academic text (2018)
  • Based on these considerations, fasudil was administered 1 hour prior to CLP in the present study.

    Academic text (2018)
  • Updated results with the Fasudil-treated mice continue to be very promising.

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  • The present study aimed to investigate the pharmacological effects of fasudil on ALI in septic rats.

    Academic text (2018)
  • In summary, the present study demonstrated that treatment with fasudil had a protective effect on lung injury in septic rats. The mechanism may involve fasudil contributing to the inhibition of the activity of the Rho/ROCK signaling pathway in lung tissues.

    Academic text (2018)
  • The doctor prescribed fasudil to help improve blood flow for the patient's recovery.

  • In clinical trials, fasudil has shown promising results in reducing vascular complications.

  • Patients taking fasudil experienced better outcomes due to improved circulation and reduced symptoms.

Synonyms

vasodilator
vsfasudil
  • Specialized
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A drug that makes blood vessels wider to increase blood flow

is a single prescription medicine used to treat conditions by widening vessels
vasodilative
vsfasudil
  • Specialized
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A medicine that widens blood vessels to increase blood flow

is a specific medicine prescribed to relax vessels and improve blood flow

Surface Forms

fasudil singular
fasudils plural

Etymology

The word fasudil is a modern drug name, and a helpful way to remember it is the ending -dil, like the verb 'dilate', which means 'to widen'. That's why fasudil makes sense for a medicine that relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.