Prenylamine

Also known as: benzene propanamine

Drug #1880

Prenylamine is an adrenergic agent that depletes myocardial catecholamine stores and have some calcium channel blocking activity.It is previously used in the treatment of angina pectoris but is superseded by less hazardous substances.

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Primary Characteristics

Prenylamine is also known as benzene propanamine.

Molecular Weight: 329.5 · Non-proprietary name: PRENYLAMINE.

Pharmacokinetics

Elimination: renal excretion is 40%.

Indications

Prenylamine is primarily indicated in conditions like Angina pectoris.

Contraindications

Prenylamine is contraindicated in conditions like Porphyria.

Dosage

None recorded.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Prenylamine in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include ECG abnormalities, Tremors .

Prenylamine produces potentially life-threatening effects which include QT prolongation, Ventricular arrhythmias. Careful monitoring is needed with proper medical management.

Prenylamine is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Extra pyramidal symptoms.