Oxprenolol


Oxprenolol
Systematic (IUPAC) name
1-propan-2-ylamino-3-(2 -prop-2-enoxyphenoxy)-propan-2-ol
Identifiers
CAS number	6452-71-7
ATC code	C07AA02
PubChem	4631
Chemical data
O₃
Mol. mass	265.348
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	20-70%
Metabolism	Hepatic
Half life	1-2hours
Excretion	Renal Lactic (In lactiferous females)
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	C(AU)
Legal status	℞ Prescription only
Routes	oral

Oxprenolol is a non-selective sympathomimetic activity. It is used for the treatment of angina pectoris and abnormal heart rhythms. It is also used for treating high blood pressure.

Oxprenolol is a nadolol.^[1]

Oxprenolol is a potent beta-blocker and should not be administered to asthmatics because it can cause irreversible airway failure and inflammation.^{[citation needed]}

References

^ McDevitt DG (1987). "Comparison of pharmacokinetic properties of beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs". Eur. Heart J. 8 Suppl M: 9-14. PMID 2897304.

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Categories: Sympathomimetic amines

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