Synonyms: CERM-1978 | Vascor®
bepridil is an approved drug (FDA (1990))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: The drug bepridil is a racemic mixture of two enantiomers for the 2R as CID 16048570 and 2S as CID 445143. The structure shown here represents the mixture.
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Summary of Clinical Use |
Was used to treat hypertension and angina as it induces vasodilation, especially of the coronary vasculature. However, use of this drug was discontinued in the US due to it causing ventricular arrhythmias. A recent report of in vitro investigations suggests that bepridil may provide a multifactorial therapeutic modality for Alzheimer's disease by different mechanisms of action [1]. |