A beta-adrenergic antagonist used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, arrhythmias, and anxiety. [PubChem]
Indication
Used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, arrhythmias, and anxiety.
Pharmacology
Oxprenolol is a non-selective beta blocker with some intrinsic sympathomimetic activity. Oxprenolol is a lipophilic beta blocker which passes the blood-brain barrier more easily than water soluble beta blockers. As such, it is associated with a higher incidence of CNS-related side effects than hydrophilic ligands such as atenolol, sotalol and nadolol. Oxprenolol is an potent beta-blocker and should not be administered to asthmatics because it can cause irreversible airway failure and inflammation.
Toxicity
Symptoms of overdose include abdominal irritation, central nervous system depression, coma, extremely slow heartbeat, heart failure, lethargy, low blood pressure, and wheezing.
Affected Organisms
Humans and other mammals
Biotransformation
Hepatic.
Absorption
Oral bioavailability is 20-70%.
Half Life
1-2 hours
References
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McDevitt DG: Comparison of pharmacokinetic properties of beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs. Eur Heart J. 1987 Dec;8 Suppl M:9-14.
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