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Brand Name :
N/A
Synonyms :
Capobenic acid
Class :
Antiarrhythmic and Antianginal Agents
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Adult
Cardiac infarction
A dose of 2.5 g/kg administered in the form of LD50 injection via the intraperitoneal route
The dose is administered in rats during In-Vivo study
Not determined
None
Action and Spectrum:
Capobenic acid belongs to benzamides class, and it has properties like antiarrhythmic, antianginal, and vasodilator which is effective in treating cardiac disorder.
Black box warning:
None
Contraindications/caution:
None
Pregnancy Warnings:
Pregnancy category: N/A
Lactation: Excretion of the drug into the human breast milk is unknown
Pregnancy categories:
Pharmacology:
It works as a coronary vasodilator in cardiac complications to treat cardiac disorder.
The production of GMPs stimulates vascular smooth muscle relaxation which reduces preload and increase systemic vasodilation.
Pharmacodynamics:
It has antiarrhythmic and antianginal properties which prevent calcium movement across cardiac and vascular smooth-muscle cell membranes.
Administration:
The drug is administered via intraperitoneal route.
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: Capobenic acid
Why do we use Capobenic acid?
Capobenic acid is indicated in the treatment of cardiac infarction and in recent times it is used as a coronary vasodilator.
The drug is also effective in the management of various complications which occur in the cardiac system.