Bepridil

Bepridil is a tertiary amine in which the substituents on nitrogen are benzyl, phenyl and 3-(2-methylpropoxy)-2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)propyl. Among its listed roles, it functions as a vasodilator agent, an antihypertensive agent, an anti-arrhythmia drug and a calcium channel blocker. It is a tertiary amine and a member of pyrrolidines. A long-acting, non selective, calcium channel blocker with significant anti-anginal activity. The drug produces significant coronary vasodilation and modest peripheral effects. It has antihypertensive and selective anti-arrhythmia activities and functions as a calmodulin antagonist. It is no longer marketed in the United States, as it has been implicated in causing ventricular arrhythmias (ie. Torsade de pointes). A long-acting calcium-blocking agent with significant anti-anginal activity. The drug produces significant coronary vasodilation and modest peripheral effects. It has antihypertensive and selective anti-arrhythmia activities and functions as a calmodulin antagonist. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Antianginals, Calcium Channel Blockers and QTc-prolonging agents. Its therapeutic use is listed as angina and antiarrhythmics. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include bepridilum and Bedapin. Its PubChem CID is 2351.