Carpindolol
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Formula | C19H28N2O4 |
Molar mass | 348.443 g·mol−1 |
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Carpindolol is a beta blocker.[1] It also has activity at serotonin receptors, and is unusual in that it acts as an antagonist at the 5-HT1B receptor, but is an agonist at the closely related 5-HT1D receptor.[2]
References
- ^ Morton IK, Hall JM (1999). Concise Dictionary of Pharmacological Agents: Properties and Synonyms. Springer. p. 68.
- ^ Schoeffter P, Hoyer D. 5-Hydroxytryptamine 5-HT1B and 5-HT1D receptors mediating inhibition of adenylate cyclase activity. Pharmacological comparison with special reference to the effects of yohimbine, rauwolscine and some beta-adrenoceptor antagonists. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 1989 Sep;340(3):285-92. doi:10.1007/BF00168512 PMID 2572975