Bepridil
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Bepridil (trade name Vascor) is an diamine calcium channel blocker once used to treat angina pectoris. It is no longer sold in the United States.
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Trade names | Vascor |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
MedlinePlus | a699051 |
Routes of administration | Oral |
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Bioavailability | Well absorbed |
Protein binding | 99% |
Metabolism | Hepatic, CYP3A4-mediated |
Elimination half-life | 42 hours |
Excretion | Renal |
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Formula | C24H34N2O |
Molar mass | 366.549 g·mol−1 |
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It is nonselective.[1]
It has been discussed as a possible option in the treatment of atrial fibrillation.[2]
It has been implicated in causing ventricular arrhythmia (torsades de pointes).