The hypertension drug rilmenidine has been shown to slow down aging in worms, an effect that in humans could hypothetically help us live longer and keep us healthier in our latter years.
It is the actual chemical name. There’s probably a very long generic name describing the molecule, too.
Rilmenidine is a prescription medication for the treatment of hypertension. It is marketed under the brand names Albarel, Hyperium, Iterium and Tenaxum.
That sounds like a brand name. What’s the actual chemical?
Rilmenidine dihydrogen phosphate.
It is the actual chemical name. There’s probably a very long generic name describing the molecule, too.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rilmenidine