Non-selective β-adrenergic blocker. Prepn: W. Kunz et al., DE 1236523 (1967 to Sanol-Arzneimittel), C.A. 67, 64046k (1967); K. Tsukamoto et al., US 4018824 (1977 to Teikoku Hormone). Pharmacology in dogs: N. Himori et al., Arch. Int. Pharmacodyn. 220, 4 (1976); eidem, Arch. Pharmacol. 316, 19 (1986). Metabolism in animals: S. Honma, A. Kambekawa, Chem. Pharm. Bull. 23, 1045 (1975). Stereoselective metabolism and pharmacokinetics in man: S. Honma et al., ibid. 33, 760 (1985). Toxicology: T. Usui et al., Yakuri to Chiryo 12, Suppl. 6, 969, 987 (1984); C.A. 102, 125280x, 125281y (1985).
Antiarrhythmic.
β-Adrenergic Blocker; Antiarrhythmic