Bevantolol is a beta-1 adrenoceptor antagonist that has been shown to be as effective as other beta blockers for the treatment of angina pectoris and hypertension. Mechanism of Action Animal experiments confirm both agonist and antagonist effects on alpha-receptors, in addition to antagonist activity at beta-1 receptors.
Indication
For the treatment of angina pectoris and hypertension.
Pharmacology
Bevantolol is a beta-1 adrenoceptor antagonist that has been shown to be as effective as other beta blockers for the treatment of angina pectoris and hypertension.
Affected Organisms
Humans and other mammals
References
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Vaughan Williams EM: Bevantolol: a beta-1 adrenoceptor antagonist with unique additional actions. J Clin Pharmacol. 1987 Jul;27(7):450-60.
[Pubmed]
A propanolamine that is 3-aminopropane-1,2-diol in which the hydrogen of the primary hydroxy group is substituted by 3-methylphenyl and one of the hydrogens attached to the nitrogen is substituted by 2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)ethyl. A beta1 adrenoceptor antagonist, it has been shown to be as effective as other beta-blockers for the treatment of angina pectoris and hypertension.
References
PubChem Literature
From Data Sources
• Vaughan Williams EM: Bevantolol: a beta-1 adrenoceptor antagonist with unique additional actions. J Clin Pharmacol. 1987 Jul;27(7):450-60. Pubmed