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==Metabolism== | ==Metabolism== | ||
Propranolol is metabolized in the liver by several isoenzymes of [[cytochrome P-450] | Propranolol is metabolized in the liver by several isoenzymes of [[cytochrome P-450]]. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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| Uses: | hypertention;angina pectoris | ||||||
| Properties: | lipophilic | ||||||
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In medicine, propranolol is "a widely used non-cardioselective beta-adrenergic antagonist. Propranolol has been used for myocardial infarction; arrhythmia; angina pectoris; hypertension; hyperthyroidism; migraine; pheochromocytoma; and anxiety but adverse effects instigate replacement by newer drugs."[1]
History
Propranolol was developed by Akrimax Pharms. Atenolol received approval in the United States November 13, 1967.[2]
Generic propranolol was available October 22, 1985.[3]
Metabolism
Propranolol is metabolized in the liver by several isoenzymes of cytochrome P-450.
External links
The most up-to-date information about Propranolol and other drugs can be found at the following sites.
- Propranolol - FDA approved drug information (drug label) from DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
- Propranolol - Drug information for consumers from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
- Propranolol - Detailed information from DrugBank.
References
- ↑ Anonymous (2024), Propranolol (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- ↑ Drugs@FDA. U S Food and Drug Administration
- ↑ Drugs@FDA. U S Food and Drug Administration