Alprenolol

Alprenolol, or alfeprol, alpheprol, and alprenololum (Gubernal, Regletin, Yobir, Apllobal, Aptine, Aptol Duriles), is a non-selective beta blocker as well as a 5-HT1A and 5-HT1B receptor antagonist,[1] used in the treatment of angina pectoris.[2] It is no longer marketed by AstraZeneca, but may still be available from other pharmaceutical companies or generically.

Alprenolol
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administration
Oral
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Pharmacokinetic data
Protein binding80% - 90%
Elimination half-life2-3 hours → 4-OH-alprenolol
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ECHA InfoCard100.033.750
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC15H23NO2
Molar mass249.34 g/mol g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
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References

  1. Langlois M, Brémont B, Rousselle D, Gaudy F (1993). "Structural analysis by the comparative molecular field analysis method of the affinity of beta-adrenoreceptor blocking agents for 5-HT1A and 5-HT1B receptors". Eur. J. Pharmacol. 244 (1): 77–87. doi:10.1016/0922-4106(93)90061-d. PMID 8093601.
  2. Hickie JB (1970). "Alprenolol ("aptin") in angina pectoris. A double-blind multicentre trial". Med. J. Aust. 2 (6): 268–72. doi:10.5694/j.1326-5377.1970.tb49984.x. PMID 4393977.


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