Betaxolol hydrochloride

Betaxolol Hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt form of betaxolol, a beta-1-selective adrenergic receptor antagonist without intrinsic sympathomimetic activity. Betaxolol hydrochloride acts on the heart and circulatory system and decreases cardiac contractility and rate, thereby reducing cardiac output. When applied topically in the eye, it lowers intraocular pressure by reducing aqueous humor secretion. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Beta blockers and Ophthalmic beta-blockers. Its therapeutic use is listed as antihypertensives, cardiovascular and ophthalmic agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Betoptima, Kerlon, Lokren and Betoptic S. Its PubChem CID is 107952.

CAS No 63659-19-8
Molecular Formula C18H30ClNO3
Molecular Weight 343.9 g/mol
Synonyms 1-[4-[2-(cyclopropylmethoxy)ethyl]phenoxy]-3-(propan-2-ylamino)propan-2-ol;hydrochloride

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