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P4670

Propafenone hydrochloride

Synonym(s):

1-[2-(2-Hydroxy-3-(propylamino)propoxy)phenyl]-3-phenyl-1-propanone hydrochloride

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C21H27NO3 · HCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
377.90
NACRES:
NA.77
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
EC Number:
251-867-9
MDL number:

InChI

1S/C21H27NO3.ClH/c1-2-14-22-15-18(23)16-25-21-11-7-6-10-19(21)20(24)13-12-17-8-4-3-5-9-17;/h3-11,18,22-23H,2,12-16H2,1H3;1H

InChI key

XWIHRGFIPXWGEF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES string

Cl[H].CCCNCC(O)COc1ccccc1C(=O)CCc2ccccc2

form

powder

originator

Abbott

storage temp.

2-8°C

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Application

Propafenone hydrochloride has been used in the isolation of cardiomyocytes.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Blocks hKv1.5 and ATP-sensitive K+ channels; class 1C antiarrhythmic agent that is also an antagonist at β adrenergic receptors.

Features and Benefits

This compound was developed by Abbott. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

General description

Propafenone hydrochloride is a calcium antagonist. It functions as a Na+ and K+ channel blocker. It might be used to treat patients with systemic hypertension. Propafenone hydrochloride is associated with bradycardia and bronchospasms. It is metabolized in the liver. Propafenone hydrochloride is used to treat ventricular arrhythmias.

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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Rate control vs rhythm control in patients with nonvalvular persistent atrial fibrillation: the results of the Polish How to Treat Chronic Atrial Fibrillation (HOT CAFE) Study
Opolski G, et al.
Chest, 126(2), 476-486 (2004)
Propafenone hepatotoxicity: report of a new case and review of the literature
Younan LB, et al.
Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology : Official Journal of the Saudi Gastroenterology Association, 19(5), 235-235 (2013)
Alexander Burashnikov et al.
The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics, 340(1), 161-168 (2011-10-19)
Ranolazine has been shown to produce atrial-selective depression of sodium channel-dependent parameters and suppress atrial fibrillation (AF) in a variety of experimental models. The present study contrasts the effects of ranolazine and those of a clinically used anti-AF class IC
Propafenone blocks ATP-sensitive K+ channels in rabbit atrial and ventricular cardiomyocytes
Christe G, et al.
European Journal of Pharmacology, 373(2-3), 223-232 (1999)
Lori D Bash et al.
Cardiovascular drugs and therapy, 26(2), 167-179 (2012-03-16)
Rate and rhythm control are two well established treatment objectives for atrial fibrillation (AF) patients. While symptom reduction is a primary treatment goal, therapeutic practice related to cardioversion varies by region and patient, with several precautions associated with the use

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