Naftidrofuryl
Naftidrofuryl (INN), also known as nafronyl or as the oxalate salt naftidrofuryl oxalate or nafronyl oxalate, is a vasodilator used in the management of peripheral and cerebral vascular disorders. It is also claimed to enhance cellular oxidative capacity. The drug act as a selective antagonist of 5-HT2 receptors (with action as an inverse agonist of the 5-HT2A receptor specifically characterized).[1][2][3] Naftidrofuryl is also licensed for the treatment of intermittent claudication due to peripheral arterial disease.
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Trade names | Praxilene |
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Routes of administration | Oral |
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Metabolism | Hepatic |
Elimination half-life | 1 - 3.5 hours |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.045.960 ![]() |
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Formula | C24H33NO3 |
Molar mass | 383.532 g·mol−1 |
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Naftidrofuryl is marketed under a variety of trade names, including Artocoron, Azunaftil, Di-Actane, Dusodril, Enelbin, Frilix, Gevatran, Iridus, Iridux, Luctor, Nafti, Naftilong, Naftodril, Nafoxal, Praxilene, Sodipryl retard, and Vascuprax.
Historically, it has been used to treat sudden idiopathic hearing loss and acute tinnitus.[4]
Naftidrofuryl may be effective for relieving the pain of muscle cramps.[5]
Adverse Effects
Naftidrofuryl has been associated with nausea, abdominal pain and rash. Rarely, hepatitis and liver failure have been reported.[6]
See also
References
- Lanzer P, Topol EJ (20 December 2013). Pan Vascular Medicine: Integrated Clinical Management. Springer. pp. 1394–. ISBN 978-3-642-56225-9.
- Morton IK, Hall JM (6 December 2012). Concise Dictionary of Pharmacological Agents: Properties and Synonyms. Springer Science & Business Media. pp. 147–. ISBN 978-94-011-4439-1.
- Aly SA, Hossain M, Bhuiyan MA, Nakamura T, Nagatomo T (August 2009). "Assessment of binding affinity to 5-hydroxytryptamine 2A (5-HT2A) receptor and inverse agonist activity of naftidrofuryl: comparison with those of sarpogrelate". Journal of Pharmacological Sciences. 110 (4): 445–50. doi:10.1254/jphs.09124FP. PMID 19672037.
- "DER ARZNEIMITTELBRIEF: Infusionstherapie beim idiopathischen Hörsturz? Dextran Dextran Hörsturz Hydroxyethylstärke Pentoxifyllin Pentoxifyllin Procain Taprosten". www.der-arzneimittelbrief.de.
- Katzberg HD, Khan AH, So YT (February 2010). "Assessment: symptomatic treatment for muscle cramps (an evidence-based review): report of the therapeutics and technology assessment subcommittee of the American academy of neurology". Neurology. 74 (8): 691–6. doi:10.1212/WNL.0b013e3181d0ccca. PMID 20177124.
- Brayfield A, ed. (14 January 2014). "Naftidrofuryl Oxalate". Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference. Pharmaceutical Press. Retrieved 6 August 2014.