Calcium channel blocking agent; methoxy analog of verapamil, q.v. Prepn: F. Dengel, BE 615861; idem, US 3261859 (1962, 1966 to Knoll). Stereoselective synthesis of enantiomers: L. J. Theodore, W. L. Nelson, J. Org. Chem. 52, 1309 (1987). Pharmacology: H. Haas, E. Busch, Arzneim.-Forsch. 17, 257 (1967); eidem, ibid. 18, 401 (1968); A. Fleckenstein, ibid. 20, 1317 (1970). Clinical trial in stable angina pectoris: N. S. Khurmi et al., Am. J. Cardiol. 53, 684 (1984). Symposium on pharmacology and clinical efficacy: J. Cardiovasc. Pharmacol. 20, Suppl. 7, S1-S95 (1992). Review of pharmacokinetics and therapeutic potential in ischemic heart disease: R. N. Brogden, P. Benfield, Drugs 47, 93-115 (1994).
Antianginal.
Antianginal; Calcium Channel Blocker; Arylalkylamines