Repositioning Candidate Details

Candidate ID: R0532
Source ID: DB01580
Source Type: approved
Compound Type: small molecule
Compound Name: Oxprenolol
Synonyms: Oxprenolol
Molecular Formula: C15H23NO3
SMILES: CC(C)NCC(O)COC1=CC=CC=C1OCC=C
Structure:
DrugBank Description: A beta-adrenergic antagonist used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, arrhythmias, and anxiety.
CAS Number: 6452-71-7
Molecular Weight: 265.348
DrugBank Indication: Used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, arrhythmias, and anxiety.
DrugBank Pharmacology: Oxprenolol is a non-selective beta blocker with some intrinsic sympathomimetic activity. Oxprenolol is a lipophilic molecule and hence, it is able to cross the blood-brain barrier. As such, it is associated with a higher incidence of CNS-related side effects than hydrophilic ligands such as atenolol, sotalol and nadolol. Oxprenolol is an potent beta-blocker and should not be administered to asthmatics because it can cause irreversible airway failure and inflammation.
DrugBank MoA: Like other beta-adrenergic antagonists, oxprenolol competes with adrenergic neurotransmitters such as catecholamines for binding at sympathetic receptor sites. Like propranolol and timolol, oxprenolol binds at beta(1)-adrenergic receptors in the heart and vascular smooth muscle, inhibiting the effects of the catecholamines epinephrine and norepinephrine and decreasing heart rate, cardiac output, and systolic and diastolic blood pressure. It also blocks beta-2 adrenergic receptors located in bronchiole smooth muscle, causing vasoconstriction. By binding beta-2 receptors in the juxtaglomerular apparatus, oxprenolol inhibits the production of renin, thereby inhibiting angiotensin II and aldosterone production. Oxprenolol therefore inhibits the vasoconstriction and water retention due to angiotensin II and aldosterone, respectively.
Targets: Beta-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist; Beta-2 adrenergic receptor antagonist; Beta-3 adrenergic receptor
Inclusion Criteria: Indication associated