Conivaptan

Identification

Summary

Conivaptan is an antidiuretic hormone inhibitor used to raise serum sodium levels.

Brand Names
Vaprisol
Generic Name
Conivaptan
DrugBank Accession Number
DB00872
Background

Conivaptan is a non-peptide inhibitor of antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin). It was approved in 2004 for hyponatremia (low blood sodium levels) caused by syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Conivaptan inhibits both isotypes of the vasopressin receptor (V1a and V2).

Type
Small Molecule
Groups
Approved, Investigational
Structure
Weight
Average: 498.5744
Monoisotopic: 498.205576096
Chemical Formula
C32H26N4O2
Synonyms
  • 4'-((4,5-dihydro-2-methylimidazo(4,5-d)(1)benzazepin-6(1H)-yl)carbonyl)-2-biphenylcarboxanilide
  • Conivaptan
External IDs
  • YM 087
  • YM-087

Pharmacology

Indication

For the treatment of euvolemic or hypervolemic hyponatremia (e.g. the syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone, or in the setting of hypothyroidism, adrenal insufficiency, pulmonary disorders, etc.) in hospitalized patients.

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Associated Conditions
Indication TypeIndicationCombined Product DetailsApproval LevelAge GroupPatient CharacteristicsDose Form
Treatment ofEuvolemic hyponatremia••••••••••••
Treatment ofHypervolemic hyponatremia••••••••••••
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Pharmacodynamics

Conivaptan is a nonpeptide, dual antagonist of arginine vasopressin (AVP) V1A and V2 receptors. The level of AVP in circulating blood is critical for the regulation of water and electrolyte balance and is usually elevated in both euvolemic and hypervolemic hyponatremia. The AVP effect is mediated through V2 receptors, which are functionally coupled to aquaporin channels in the apical membrane of the collecting ducts of the kidney. These receptors help to maintain plasma osmolality within the normal range by increasing permeability of the renal collecting ducts to water. Vasopressin also causes vasoconstriction through its actions on vascular 1A receptors. The predominant pharmacodynamic effect of conivaptan in the treatment of hyponatremia is through its V2 antagonism of AVP in the renal collecting ducts, an effect that results in aquaresis, or excretion of free water. Conivaptan's antagonist activity on V1A receptors may also cause splanchnic vasodilation, resulting in possible hypotension or variceal bleeding in patients with cirrhosis. The pharmacodynamic effects of conivaptan include increased free water excretion (i.e., effective water clearance [EWC]) generally accompanied by increased net fluid loss, increased urine output, and decreased urine osmolality.

Mechanism of action

Conivaptan is a dual AVP antagonist with nanomolar affinity for human arginine vasopressin V1A and V2 receptors in vitro. This antagonism occurs in the renal collecting ducts, resulting in aquaresis, or excretion of free water.

TargetActionsOrganism
AVasopressin V1a receptor
antagonist
Humans
AVasopressin V2 receptor
antagonist
Humans
Absorption

Not Available

Volume of distribution

Not Available

Protein binding

99%

Metabolism

CYP3A4 is the sole cytochrome P450 isozyme responsible for the metabolism of conivaptan. Four metabolites have been identified. The pharmacological activity of the metabolites at V1a and V2 receptors ranged from approximately 3-50% and 50-100% that of conivaptan, respectively.

Route of elimination

Not Available

Half-life

5 hours

Clearance

Not Available

Adverse Effects
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Toxicity

Although no data on overdosage in humans are available, conivaptan has been administered as a 20 mg loading dose on Day 1 followed by continuous infusion of 80 mg/day for 4 days in hyponatremia patients and up to 120 mg/day for 2 days in CHF patients. No new toxicities were identified at these higher doses, but adverse events related to the pharmacologic activity of conivaptan, e.g. hypotension and thirst, occurred more frequently at these higher doses.

Pathways
Not Available
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Interactions

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DrugInteraction
1,2-BenzodiazepineThe metabolism of 1,2-Benzodiazepine can be decreased when combined with Conivaptan.
AbacavirConivaptan may increase the excretion rate of Abacavir which could result in a lower serum level and potentially a reduction in efficacy.
AbaloparatideThe risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Conivaptan is combined with Abaloparatide.
AbametapirThe serum concentration of Conivaptan can be increased when it is combined with Abametapir.
AbataceptThe metabolism of Conivaptan can be increased when combined with Abatacept.
Food Interactions
No interactions found.

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Product Ingredients
IngredientUNIICASInChI Key
Conivaptan hydrochloride75L57R6X36168626-94-6BTYHAFSDANBVMJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Brand Name Prescription Products
NameDosageStrengthRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
VaprisolSolution20 mg/100mLIntravenousAstellas Pharma US, Inc.2008-10-08Not applicableUS flag
VaprisolLiquid5 mg/1mLIntravenousAstellas Pharma US, Inc.2005-12-292009-09-30US flag
Vaprisol Dextrose In Plastic ContainerInjection, solution20 mg/100mLIntravenousCumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.2008-10-08Not applicableUS flag

Categories

ATC Codes
C03XA02 — Conivaptan
Drug Categories
Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
Description
This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as benzanilides. These are aromatic compounds containing an anilide group in which the carboxamide group is substituted with a benzene ring. They have the general structure RNC(=O)R', where R,R'= benzene.
Kingdom
Organic compounds
Super Class
Benzenoids
Class
Benzene and substituted derivatives
Sub Class
Anilides
Direct Parent
Benzanilides
Alternative Parents
Biphenyls and derivatives / Benzazepines / Benzamides / Benzoyl derivatives / Azepines / Tertiary carboxylic acid amides / Imidazoles / Heteroaromatic compounds / Secondary carboxylic acid amides / Azacyclic compounds
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Substituents
Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound / Azacycle / Azepine / Azole / Benzamide / Benzanilide / Benzazepine / Benzoic acid or derivatives / Benzoyl / Biphenyl
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Molecular Framework
Aromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
External Descriptors
benzazepine (CHEBI:681850)
Affected organisms
  • Humans and other mammals

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
0NJ98Y462X
CAS number
210101-16-9
InChI Key
IKENVDNFQMCRTR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C32H26N4O2/c1-21-33-28-19-20-36(29-14-8-7-13-27(29)30(28)34-21)32(38)23-15-17-24(18-16-23)35-31(37)26-12-6-5-11-25(26)22-9-3-2-4-10-22/h2-18H,19-20H2,1H3,(H,33,34)(H,35,37)
IUPAC Name
N-(4-{4-methyl-3,5,9-triazatricyclo[8.4.0.0^{2,6}]tetradeca-1(14),2(6),3,10,12-pentaene-9-carbonyl}phenyl)-[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-carboxamide
SMILES
CC1=NC2=C(CCN(C(=O)C3=CC=C(NC(=O)C4=CC=CC=C4C4=CC=CC=C4)C=C3)C3=CC=CC=C23)N1

References

General References
  1. Ali F, Raufi MA, Washington B, Ghali JK: Conivaptan: a dual vasopressin receptor v1a/v2 antagonist [corrected]. Cardiovasc Drug Rev. 2007 Fall;25(3):261-79. [Article]
  2. Mao ZL, Stalker D, Keirns J: Pharmacokinetics of conivaptan hydrochloride, a vasopressin V(1A)/V(2)-receptor antagonist, in patients with euvolemic or hypervolemic hyponatremia and with or without congestive heart failure from a prospective, 4-day open-label study. Clin Ther. 2009 Jul;31(7):1542-50. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2009.07.011. [Article]
  3. Ghali JK, Farah JO, Daifallah S, Zabalawi HA, Zmily HD: Conivaptan and its role in the treatment of hyponatremia. Drug Des Devel Ther. 2009 Dec 29;3:253-68. [Article]
Human Metabolome Database
HMDB0015010
KEGG Drug
D07748
PubChem Compound
151171
PubChem Substance
46504533
ChemSpider
133239
BindingDB
85095
RxNav
302285
ChEBI
681850
ChEMBL
CHEMBL1755
ZINC
ZINC000012503187
Therapeutic Targets Database
DNC001525
PharmGKB
PA164742939
Guide to Pharmacology
GtP Drug Page
Drugs.com
Drugs.com Drug Page
Wikipedia
Conivaptan
FDA label
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Clinical Trials

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PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCount
4CompletedTreatmentEuvolemia / Hyponatremia / Volume Overload1
4CompletedTreatmentHeart Failure1
4TerminatedTreatmentHyponatremia1
4WithdrawnTreatmentHeart Failure1
3CompletedTreatmentHyponatremia4

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
  • Astellas pharma us inc
Packagers
  • Astellas Pharma Inc.
  • Baxter International Inc.
Dosage Forms
FormRouteStrength
LiquidIntravenous5 mg/1mL
SolutionIntravenous20 mg/100mL
Injection, solutionIntravenous20 mg/100mL
Prices
Unit descriptionCostUnit
Vaprisol 20 mg/100 ml bag6.3USD ml
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Patents
Patent NumberPediatric ExtensionApprovedExpires (estimated)Region
US5723606No1998-03-032019-12-15US flag

Properties

State
Solid
Experimental Properties
PropertyValueSource
water solubilityVery slightly soluble (0.15 mg/mL at 23 °C)Not Available
logP6.3Not Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility0.00175 mg/mLALOGPS
logP5.23ALOGPS
logP5.44Chemaxon
logS-5.5ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)13.53Chemaxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)6.23Chemaxon
Physiological Charge0Chemaxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count3Chemaxon
Hydrogen Donor Count2Chemaxon
Polar Surface Area78.09 Å2Chemaxon
Rotatable Bond Count4Chemaxon
Refractivity150.83 m3·mol-1Chemaxon
Polarizability55.51 Å3Chemaxon
Number of Rings6Chemaxon
Bioavailability1Chemaxon
Rule of FiveNoChemaxon
Ghose FilterNoChemaxon
Veber's RuleNoChemaxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemaxon
Predicted ADMET Features
PropertyValueProbability
Human Intestinal Absorption+1.0
Blood Brain Barrier+0.9522
Caco-2 permeable+0.5291
P-glycoprotein substrateSubstrate0.5919
P-glycoprotein inhibitor IInhibitor0.6901
P-glycoprotein inhibitor IIInhibitor0.8429
Renal organic cation transporterNon-inhibitor0.6631
CYP450 2C9 substrateNon-substrate0.7671
CYP450 2D6 substrateNon-substrate0.7534
CYP450 3A4 substrateSubstrate0.6602
CYP450 1A2 substrateInhibitor0.7008
CYP450 2C9 inhibitorInhibitor0.5368
CYP450 2D6 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.6597
CYP450 2C19 inhibitorInhibitor0.8477
CYP450 3A4 inhibitorInhibitor0.9027
CYP450 inhibitory promiscuityHigh CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.9043
Ames testNon AMES toxic0.6672
CarcinogenicityNon-carcinogens0.8831
BiodegradationNot ready biodegradable0.9584
Rat acute toxicity2.5446 LD50, mol/kg Not applicable
hERG inhibition (predictor I)Weak inhibitor0.9885
hERG inhibition (predictor II)Inhibitor0.8456
ADMET data is predicted using admetSAR, a free tool for evaluating chemical ADMET properties. (23092397)

Spectra

Mass Spec (NIST)
Not Available
Spectra
SpectrumSpectrum TypeSplash Key
Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MSPredicted GC-MSsplash10-001i-0902300000-bbe0e959903728fcb9dd
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-0f89-0904000000-fc741947205ca717875a
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-0002-0104900000-19b5d4f3e4edc452d4af
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-001j-0903700000-ac582c3c7521fbe99437
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-0002-1113900000-01cec65b3e66b15d8f6f
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-053r-0900000000-4a3e2515693792ea0be2
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-0udi-2900500000-7deb983db5fb6b8b247d
Predicted 1H NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
Predicted 13C NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
Chromatographic Properties
Collision Cross Sections (CCS)
AdductCCS Value (Å2)Source typeSource
[M-H]-245.4244055
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M-H]-215.45164
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+H]+245.3544055
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+H]+217.8472
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+Na]+245.9165055
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+Na]+223.75972
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)

Targets

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Details
1. Vasopressin V1a receptor
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Antagonist
General Function
Vasopressin receptor activity
Specific Function
Receptor for arginine vasopressin. The activity of this receptor is mediated by G proteins which activate a phosphatidyl-inositol-calcium second messenger system. Has been involved in social behavi...
Gene Name
AVPR1A
Uniprot ID
P37288
Uniprot Name
Vasopressin V1a receptor
Molecular Weight
46799.105 Da
References
  1. Chen X, Ji ZL, Chen YZ: TTD: Therapeutic Target Database. Nucleic Acids Res. 2002 Jan 1;30(1):412-5. [Article]
  2. Ali F, Raufi MA, Washington B, Ghali JK: Conivaptan: a dual vasopressin receptor v1a/v2 antagonist [corrected]. Cardiovasc Drug Rev. 2007 Fall;25(3):261-79. [Article]
  3. Wada K, Matsukawa U, Fujimori A, Arai Y, Sudoh K, Sasamata M, Miyata K: A novel vasopressin dual V1A/V2 receptor antagonist, conivaptan hydrochloride, improves hyponatremia in rats with syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Biol Pharm Bull. 2007 Jan;30(1):91-5. [Article]
  4. Walter KA: Conivaptan: new treatment for hyponatremia. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2007 Jul 1;64(13):1385-95. [Article]
  5. Mao ZL, Stalker D, Keirns J: Pharmacokinetics of conivaptan hydrochloride, a vasopressin V(1A)/V(2)-receptor antagonist, in patients with euvolemic or hypervolemic hyponatremia and with or without congestive heart failure from a prospective, 4-day open-label study. Clin Ther. 2009 Jul;31(7):1542-50. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2009.07.011. [Article]
  6. Ghali JK, Koren MJ, Taylor JR, Brooks-Asplund E, Fan K, Long WA, Smith N: Efficacy and safety of oral conivaptan: a V1A/V2 vasopressin receptor antagonist, assessed in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial in patients with euvolemic or hypervolemic hyponatremia. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2006 Jun;91(6):2145-52. Epub 2006 Mar 7. [Article]
  7. Annane D, Decaux G, Smith N: Efficacy and safety of oral conivaptan, a vasopressin-receptor antagonist, evaluated in a randomized, controlled trial in patients with euvolemic or hypervolemic hyponatremia. Am J Med Sci. 2009 Jan;337(1):28-36. doi: 10.1097/MAJ.0b013e31817b8148. [Article]
  8. Ghali JK, Farah JO, Daifallah S, Zabalawi HA, Zmily HD: Conivaptan and its role in the treatment of hyponatremia. Drug Des Devel Ther. 2009 Dec 29;3:253-68. [Article]
  9. Ali F, Guglin M, Vaitkevicius P, Ghali JK: Therapeutic potential of vasopressin receptor antagonists. Drugs. 2007;67(6):847-58. [Article]
  10. Hoque MZ, Arumugham P, Huda N, Verma N, Afiniwala M, Karia DH: Conivaptan: promise of treatment in heart failure. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2009 Sep;10(13):2161-9. doi: 10.1517/14656560903173237. [Article]
Details
2. Vasopressin V2 receptor
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Antagonist
General Function
Vasopressin receptor activity
Specific Function
Receptor for arginine vasopressin. The activity of this receptor is mediated by G proteins which activate adenylate cyclase. Involved in renal water reabsorption.
Gene Name
AVPR2
Uniprot ID
P30518
Uniprot Name
Vasopressin V2 receptor
Molecular Weight
40278.57 Da
References
  1. Chen X, Ji ZL, Chen YZ: TTD: Therapeutic Target Database. Nucleic Acids Res. 2002 Jan 1;30(1):412-5. [Article]
  2. Wada K, Fujimori A, Matsukawa U, Arai Y, Sudoh K, Yatsu T, Sasamata M, Miyata K: Intravenous administration of conivaptan hydrochloride improves cardiac hemodynamics in rats with myocardial infarction-induced congestive heart failure. Eur J Pharmacol. 2005 Jan 10;507(1-3):145-51. Epub 2005 Jan 1. [Article]
  3. Palm C, Pistrosch F, Herbrig K, Gross P: Vasopressin antagonists as aquaretic agents for the treatment of hyponatremia. Am J Med. 2006 Jul;119(7 Suppl 1):S87-92. [Article]
  4. Ali F, Raufi MA, Washington B, Ghali JK: Conivaptan: a dual vasopressin receptor v1a/v2 antagonist [corrected]. Cardiovasc Drug Rev. 2007 Fall;25(3):261-79. [Article]
  5. Wada K, Matsukawa U, Fujimori A, Arai Y, Sudoh K, Sasamata M, Miyata K: A novel vasopressin dual V1A/V2 receptor antagonist, conivaptan hydrochloride, improves hyponatremia in rats with syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Biol Pharm Bull. 2007 Jan;30(1):91-5. [Article]
  6. Walter KA: Conivaptan: new treatment for hyponatremia. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2007 Jul 1;64(13):1385-95. [Article]
  7. Mao ZL, Stalker D, Keirns J: Pharmacokinetics of conivaptan hydrochloride, a vasopressin V(1A)/V(2)-receptor antagonist, in patients with euvolemic or hypervolemic hyponatremia and with or without congestive heart failure from a prospective, 4-day open-label study. Clin Ther. 2009 Jul;31(7):1542-50. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2009.07.011. [Article]
  8. Ghali JK, Koren MJ, Taylor JR, Brooks-Asplund E, Fan K, Long WA, Smith N: Efficacy and safety of oral conivaptan: a V1A/V2 vasopressin receptor antagonist, assessed in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial in patients with euvolemic or hypervolemic hyponatremia. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2006 Jun;91(6):2145-52. Epub 2006 Mar 7. [Article]
  9. Annane D, Decaux G, Smith N: Efficacy and safety of oral conivaptan, a vasopressin-receptor antagonist, evaluated in a randomized, controlled trial in patients with euvolemic or hypervolemic hyponatremia. Am J Med Sci. 2009 Jan;337(1):28-36. doi: 10.1097/MAJ.0b013e31817b8148. [Article]
  10. Ghali JK, Farah JO, Daifallah S, Zabalawi HA, Zmily HD: Conivaptan and its role in the treatment of hyponatremia. Drug Des Devel Ther. 2009 Dec 29;3:253-68. [Article]
  11. Ali F, Guglin M, Vaitkevicius P, Ghali JK: Therapeutic potential of vasopressin receptor antagonists. Drugs. 2007;67(6):847-58. [Article]
  12. Hoque MZ, Arumugham P, Huda N, Verma N, Afiniwala M, Karia DH: Conivaptan: promise of treatment in heart failure. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2009 Sep;10(13):2161-9. doi: 10.1517/14656560903173237. [Article]

Enzymes

Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
Inhibitor
General Function
Vitamin d3 25-hydroxylase activity
Specific Function
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It performs a variety of oxidation react...
Gene Name
CYP3A4
Uniprot ID
P08684
Uniprot Name
Cytochrome P450 3A4
Molecular Weight
57342.67 Da
References
  1. Ali F, Raufi MA, Washington B, Ghali JK: Conivaptan: a dual vasopressin receptor v1a/v2 antagonist [corrected]. Cardiovasc Drug Rev. 2007 Fall;25(3):261-79. [Article]
  2. Drug Interactions & Labeling - FDA [Link]
  3. FDA Drug Development and Drug Interactions: Table of Substrates, Inhibitors and Inducers [Link]

Transporters

Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Inhibitor
General Function
Xenobiotic-transporting atpase activity
Specific Function
Energy-dependent efflux pump responsible for decreased drug accumulation in multidrug-resistant cells.
Gene Name
ABCB1
Uniprot ID
P08183
Uniprot Name
Multidrug resistance protein 1
Molecular Weight
141477.255 Da

Drug created at June 13, 2005 13:24 / Updated at February 02, 2024 22:45