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Xantinol nicotinate-used as a vasodilator.

Xanthinol is a drug prepared from theophylline used as a vasodilator. It is most often used as the salt with niacin, known as xantinol nicotinate. More

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Description

Xanthinol is a drug prepared from theophylline used as a vasodilator. It is most often used as the salt with niacin, known as xantinol nicotinate.

Generic Name

Xantinol nicotinate-used as a vasodilator.

Chemical names

Xanthinol nicotinate; Xanthinol niacinate; Xantinol nicotinate; Angioamin; Complamex

Brand names

Complamina, Complamina Retard

IUPAC name

7-{2-hydroxy-3-[(2-hydroxyethyl)(methyl)amino]propyl}-1,3-dimethyl-2,3,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione

Pharmacokinetics

Actions

Dosage/Dosage form

3g/day PO

Therapeutic uses

Cerebrovascular disorders, Peripheral vascular disease

Adverse effects/Side effects

Flushing, generalised itching, rash, abdominal pain, hypoglycemia, and hypotension.

Interaction

Contraindications

Severe haemorrhage, pregnancy, recent MI, recent cerebrovascular accidents, severely compromised cardiac function, hypersensitivity.

Storage

Store it at room temperature.

Information

Molecular weight

311.342

Molecular formula

C13H21N5O4

CAS number

2530-97-4

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with Mitral stenosis, avoid excess dose.