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Enoximone
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Definition
: A selective phosphodiesterase inhibitor with vasodilating and positive inotropic activity that does not cause changes in myocardial oxygen consumption. It is used in patients with CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE.
Pharmacological Action
Cardiotonic Agents
;
Phosphodiesterase 3 Inhibitors
;
Vasodilator Agents
Other names
Perfan; Myogen Brand of Enoximone; MDL-
19,438; MDL-
17043; MDL-
17,043; MDL 19438; Fenoximone; Carinopharm Brand of Enoximone; Aventis Brand of Enoximone; MDL19,438; MDL17043; MDL17,043; MDL 19,438; MDL 17043; MDL 17,043; Enoximone Myogen Brand; Enoximone Carinopharm Brand; Enoximone Aventis Brand
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
*
enoximone sulfoxide
83982-78-9 2H-
Imidazol-
2-
one, 1,3-
dihydro-
4-
methyl-
5-
(4-
(methylsulfinyl)benzoyl)-
, (2S-
(1(R*(R*)),2R*))
Enoximone/*analogs & derivatives.
J Chromatogr 1984;306:249