Alprenolol

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Alprenolol
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Clinical data
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administration
Oral
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Pharmacokinetic data
Protein binding 80% - 90%
Biological half-life 2-3 hours → 4-OH-alprenolol
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ECHA InfoCard 100.033.750
Chemical and physical data
Formula C15H23NO2
Molar mass 249.34 g/mol
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Alprenolol, or alfeprol, alpheprol, and alprenololum (Gubernal, Regletin, Yobir, Apllobal, Aptine, Aptol Duriles), is a non-selective beta blocker as well as 5-HT1A receptor antagonist, used in the treatment of angina pectoris.[1] It is no longer marketed by AstraZeneca, but may still be available from other pharmaceutical companies or generically.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Hickie JB (August 1970). "Alprenolol ("aptin") in angina pectoris. A double-blind multicentre trial". Med. J. Aust. 2 (6): 268–72. PMID 4393977.