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One of the following is not true about nesiritide ?

A
It is a brain natriuretic peptide analogue
B
It is used in actuely decompensated hea failure
C
It has significant oral absorption
D
It has a sho half-life
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., It has significant oral absorption o Nesiritide is a recombinant form of human BNP (Brain natriuretic peptide) that dilates the aerial and venous circulation in a balanced manner.o It is only available for parentral administration (oral bioavilability is poor)o It has been approved for use in acute cardiac failure.o Its t1/2 is only 18 minutes.

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