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Alprenolol

Introduction

Synonyms / Brand Names: Atenenol (Tsuruhara Seiyaku, Japan); Elp (Shyh Dar, Taiwan); Skajilol (Kotobuki Seiyaku, Japan)

Overview

Overview

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

References

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

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