Drugs / Fimasartan
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Fimasartan

Small molecule

Developed for
hypertensive disorder · essential hypertension · atherosclerosis · coronary artery disorder · type 2 diabetes mellitus · chronic kidney disease · ischemic stroke · secondary hypertension
+1 more · aortic valve stenosis
Investigated by
Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd · Seoul National University Hospital · Kyungpook National University Hospital · Inje University · Asan Medical Center · Chonnam National University Hospital
+44 more · Seoul National University Bundang Hospital · Jeju National University Hospital · Kangbuk Samsung Hospital · Severance Hospital · Soon Chun Hyang University · Ajou University School of Medicine · Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital · Busan National University Yangsan Hospital · CHEOL WHAN LEE, M.D., Ph.D · CardioVascular Research Foundation · CardioVascular Research Foundation, Korea · Catholic Medical Center · Catholic University of Korea Saint Paul's Hospital · Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Mexico · Cheil General Hospital and Women's Healthcare Center · Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital · Chungnam National University · Covance · Daegu Catholic University Medical Center · Daegu Fatima Hospital · Dong-A University · DongGuk University · Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital · Gachon University Gil Medical Center · Gangnam Severance Hospital · Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital · Hallym University Medical Center · Hanyang University · Hanyang University Seoul Hospital · Inha University Hospital · Konyang University Hospital · Korea University Anam Hospital · Korea University Guro Hospital · Kyunghee university hospital A Drug Analytical Laboratory · National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital · R-Pharm · Samsung Medical Center · Sejong General Hospital · Stendhal Americas, S.A. · The Catholic University of Korea · Ulsan University Hospital · Wonju Severance Christian Hospital · Wonkwang University Hospital · Yeungnam University Hospital

Trials 42 · a red edge is where a trial was stopped

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 120 trials
Phase 1 NCT05097794 Aug → Oct 2021 hypertensive disorder Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03629067 Sep → Nov 2018 Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03609294 Jul 2018 → Mar 2019 diabetes mellitus, hypertensive disorder Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03250052 Aug → Oct 2017 hypertensive disorder Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02994745 Dec 2016 → Feb 2017 hyperlipidemia Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02920047 Oct 2016 → Jan 2017 hypertensive disorder Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02995720 Aug → Nov 2016 hyperlipidemia Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02704702 Mar → Jun 2016 hypertensive disorder Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02569814 Sep → Dec 2015 hyperlipidemia, hypertensive disorder Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02566187 Aug → Oct 2015 hyperlipidemia, hypertensive disorder Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 24 trials
Phase 2 NCT02222480 Oct 2014 → May 2015 essential hypertension Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01878201 May 2013 → Feb 2014 essential hypertension Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01518998 Aug 2011 → Oct 2013 essential hypertension Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00922441 Dec 2008 → Aug 2009 essential hypertension Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 39 trials
Phase 3 NCT05930028 Jul 2023 → Sep 2024 essential hypertension, hyperlipoproteinemia Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT05878561 Nov 2022 → Dec 2024 essential hypertension Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03991442 Jun 2019 → Mar 2021 essential hypertension Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03338426 Jan 2018 → Apr 2019 essential hypertension Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03246555 Jul 2016 → Aug 2019 Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02620306 Feb 2016 → Dec 2019 chronic kidney disease Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02248961 May 2014 → Aug 2015 hypertensive disorder R-Pharm Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02466490 Apr 2013 → Feb 2014 essential hypertension Stendhal Americas, S.A. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01672476 Apr 2012 → Mar 2013 hypertensive disorder Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 48 trials
Phase 4 NCT05173025 Jan 2018 → Dec 2022 atherosclerosis, secondary hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus Seoul National University Bundang Hospital Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03294070 Sep 2017 → Mar 2018 hypertensive disorder Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Mexico Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02495324 Jun 2015 → May 2017 essential hypertension Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02378064 May 2015 → Dec 2017 atherosclerosis, coronary artery disorder CHEOL WHAN LEE, M.D., Ph.D Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02958631 Nov 2014 → Dec 2016 hypertensive disorder Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01736488 Oct 2012 → Jun 2016 essential hypertension Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02403349 May 2012 → May 2015 hypertensive disorder, ischemic stroke Ajou University School of Medicine Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01384747 Jul 2011 → Mar 2018 coronary artery disorder CardioVascular Research Foundation Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable1 trial
NCT02312375 Mar 2015 → Dec 2016 hypertensive disorder, type 2 diabetes mellitus Seoul National University Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Also used as a comparator or background therapy in 18 trials
PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 17 trials
Phase 1 NCT07421414 Comparator Apr → Jun 2026 overdue essential hypertension Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01671020 Comparator Jun → Jul 2012 Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01146938 Comparator May 2010 → Feb 2011 essential hypertension Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01007409 Comparator Oct → Nov 2009 Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00938197 Comparator Jun → Aug 2009 essential hypertension Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 22 trials
Phase 2 NCT00923611 Comparator Sep 2007 → Jun 2008 hypertensive disorder Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00937651 Comparator Apr 2005 → Jun 2006 essential hypertension Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 36 trials
Phase 3 NCT03156842 Comparator May 2017 → Dec 2018 essential hypertension, hyperlipidemia Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02166814 Comparator Aug 2014 → Sep 2015 essential hypertension Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02152306 Comparator Apr 2014 → Mar 2015 essential hypertension Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01258673 Comparator Nov 2010 → Dec 2011 essential hypertension Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01135212 Comparator Apr 2010 → Apr 2011 essential hypertension Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 43 trials
Phase 4 NCT04061824 Comparator May 2016 → Dec 2018 hyperlipidemia, hypertensive disorder Yonsei University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01691118 Comparator Sep 2012 → Aug 2015 hypertensive disorder Asan Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01589380 Comparator Apr 2012 → May 2013 aortic valve stenosis Seoul National University Hospital Unknown No outcome recorded

Evidence & citations 9 cited values

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FieldValueCited text
Known as Fimasartan “One of ARBs(Valsartan, Olmesartan, Candesartan, Telmisartan, Fimasartan, Losartan and Irbesartan) and one of statins(Rosuvastatin, Atorvastatin, Pitavastatin, Simvastatin,...” NCT04061824
59

Fimasartan is the ninth angiotensin receptor blocker to be developed.” PMID 29284530 Dec 2017

“Fixed dose Combination of Fimasartan/Amlodipine/Hydrochlorothiazide” NCT03629067

fimasartan(60mg,QD)+Vytorin(10mg,QD)” NCT02378064

Fimasartan 30 mg/Indapamide 1.5 mg” NCT07421414

“BR1015-1(Fimasartan 60mg)” NCT05097794

NCT02994745

NCT05878561

NCT01135212

NCT02166814

NCT01672476

NCT00991783

NCT01518998

NCT03609294

NCT00938197

NCT02920047

NCT02152306

NCT03156842

NCT02222480

NCT05173025

NCT01691118

NCT00991705

NCT01671020

NCT02566187

NCT02569814

NCT03250052

NCT01878201

NCT00923533

NCT01736488

NCT03991442

NCT02995720

NCT02397590

NCT02205151

NCT00922480

NCT00937534

NCT02312375

NCT00922441

NCT05930028

NCT03246555

NCT03294070

NCT02397538

NCT01921946

NCT00923611

NCT02248961

NCT00937651

NCT02495324

NCT01146938

NCT01148368

NCT02704702

NCT00938262

NCT02403349

NCT02958631

NCT03338426

NCT02466490

NCT02205190

NCT01589380

NCT01258673

NCT01384747

NCT01007409

NCT00938132

Known as BR-A-657 “Fimasartan (BR-A-657; BR-A-657-K; Kanarb®), an angiotensin II receptor antagonist with selectivity for the AT(1) receptor subtype, is being developed by Boryung Pharmaceutical...” PMID 21740078 Aug 2011
2

“Fimasartan (BR-A-657) is a novel, non-peptide angiotensin II receptor antagonist with a selective type I receptor blockade effect.” PMID 21910510 Oct 2011

“AIM: Fimasartan (BR-A-657) is a new angiotensin II receptor antagonist used as antihypertensive agent.” PMID 21394036 Jun 2011

Known as BR-A-657-K “Fimasartan (BR-A-657; BR-A-657-K; Kanarb®), an angiotensin II receptor antagonist with selectivity for the AT(1) receptor subtype, is being developed by Boryung Pharmaceutical...” PMID 21740078 Aug 2011
6

“Study to Compare and Assess the Safety and Pharmacokinetic Characteristics After Oral Administration of Fimasartan (BR-A-657∙K) in Healthy Elderly and Young Male Volunteers” NCT00937534

“Fimasartan (BR-A-657•K), a selective blocker of AT1 receptor subtype, showed the rapid and potent antihypertensive effect in many hypertensive models.” NCT00922480

“Fimasartan (BR-A-657•K), a selective blocker of AT1 receptor subtype, showed the rapid and potent antihypertensive effect in many hypertensive models.” NCT00937651

“Fimasartan (BR-A-657-K), a selective blocker of AT1 receptor subtype” NCT00923611

“Fimasartan (BR-A-657-K), a selective blocker of AT1 receptor subtype” NCT00923533

“Fimasartan(BR-A-657∙K) 30mg Compared to Placebo” NCT01672476

Known as Fimasartan (BR-A-657; CAS : 247257-48-3; Kanarb) Fimasartan (BR-A-657; CAS : 247257-48-3; Kanarb)NCT01589380
Known as FMS “This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of fimasartan (FMS) and indapamide (IND) sustained release (SR) combination therapy.” PMID 42163997 May 2026
3

“Fimasartan (FMS) is an AT1 receptor antagonist indicated for once a day administration” NCT02466490

“fimasartan 60 mg/amlodipine 10 mg + rosuvastatin 20 mg (FMS/ALD + RSV) as study group” PMID 36451242 Dec 2022

“fimasartan 120 mg (FMS) alone 3)” PMID 28057081 Jan 2017

Known as Kanarb “Fimasartan (BR-A-657; BR-A-657-K; Kanarb®), an angiotensin II receptor antagonist with selectivity for the AT(1) receptor subtype, is being developed by Boryung Pharmaceutical...” PMID 21740078 Aug 2011
1

“evaluate the absolute bioavailability of Kanarb® tablet (fimasartan)” NCT01671020

Action Inhibit “Fimasartan, a selective angiotensin II type 1 receptor blocker, was approved in Korea for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate hypertension.” PMID 23932463 Aug 2013
Modality Small molecule “Fimasartan (BR-A-657) is a novel, non-peptide angiotensin II receptor antagonist with a selective type I receptor blockade effect.” PMID 21910510 Oct 2011
Route Oral “Korean patients with mild to moderate essential hypertension were enrolled and randomly received once-daily oral fimasartan 60 or 120 mg or valsartan 80 mg for 8 weeks.” PMID 23932463 Aug 2013