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Naftopidil

It is a drug used in benign prostatic hypertrophy which acts as a selective ?1-adrenergic receptor antagonist or alpha blocker. More

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Description

It is a drug used in benign prostatic hypertrophy which acts as a selective ?1-adrenergic receptor antagonist or alpha blocker.

Generic Name

Naftopidil

Chemical names

Naftopidil; 57149-07-2; Flivas; KT-611; Avishot; Naftopidilum [Latin]

Brand names

Nafodil, Naftomax

IUPAC name

1-[4-(2-methoxyphenyl)piperazin-1-yl]-3-(naphthalen-1-yloxy)propan-2-ol

Pharmacokinetics

NA

Actions

NA

Dosage/Dosage form

NA

Therapeutic uses

Naftopidil, a novel alpha-1 adrenoreceptor antagonist, is prescribed for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Adverse effects/Side effects

NA

Interaction

Naftopidil may interact with indapamide and its analogues.

Contraindications

Naftopidil is contraindicated in patients with orthostatic hypotension, salt imbalance, women and children. 

Storage

NA

Information

Molecular weight

392.499

Molecular formula

C24H28N2O3

CAS number

57149-07-2

Precautions

NA