All of the following statements about nesiritide are true EXCEPT:: (A) It is a BNP analogue, (B) It can be used in decompensated CHF, (C) It can be administered orally, (D) It causes loss of Na+ in the urine
Answer is C. Nesiritide is a Natriuretic peptide useful in hea failure. It is administrated intravenously. It inhibits BNP degradation (REF. Essential of medical pharmacology KD TRIPATHI 8th Edition)