Moxaverine

1 -benzyl-3 -ethyl -6 ,7- dimethoxy -isoquinoline (IUPAC)

  • A03AD30
  • C04AX42
  • Spasmolytic
  • Peripheral vasodilator

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The drug is a moxaverin musculotropic spasmolytic ( antispasmodic agent which acts on the so-called smooth muscle) as well as a peripheral vasodilator ( blood vessel widening drug).

Chemically, it involves a derivative of isoquinoline.

Areas of application

Moxaverin can be, gallbladder / biliary tract, urinary tract and bronchi applied for the treatment of convulsive disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, where it suppresses smooth muscle contractions.

In Germany it is currently in the form of its hydrochloride against circulatory disorders of the arteries (eg atherosclerosis or heart attack ) markets, where it peripheral vasodilator ( vasodilators ) acts.

Pharmacological properties

Moxaverin is - like the similarly acting alkaloid papaverine (from which it is derived ) - a cAMP phosphodiesterase inhibitor, which is responsible for the vasodilatory effect.

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