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Naftidrofuryl


Naftidrofuryl
Systematic (IUPAC) name
2-diethylaminoethyl 2-(naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)- 3-(oxolan-2-yl)propanoate
Identifiers
CAS number	31329-57-4
ATC code	C04AX21
PubChem	4417
Chemical data
Formula	C₂₄H₃₃N O₃
Mol. mass	383.524 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	?
Metabolism	?
Half life	?
Excretion	?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	?
Legal status
Routes	?

Naftidrofuryl (INN, also known as nafronyl or as the oxalate salt nafronyl oxalate) is a drug used in the management of peripheral and cerebral vascular disorders. It is claimed to enhance cellular oxidative capacity and to be a spasmolytic.^[1] It may also be a 5-HT₂ receptor antagonist.

Additional recommended knowledge

Essential Laboratory Skills Guide

Weighing the right way

Daily Sensitivity Test

References

^ Reynolds, J.E.F. (ed.) (1993). Martindale: The extra pharmacopoeia, 30th edition, London: Pharmaceutical Press, p. 1310. ISBN 0853693005.

v • d • e Peripheral vasodilators (C04)
Imidazoline derivatives	Phentolamine - Tolazoline
Niacin and derivatives	Niacin
Purine derivatives	Pentoxifylline
Ergot alkaloids	Ergoloid- Nicergoline
Other peripheral vasodilators	Phenoxybenzamine - Vincamine - Naftidrofuryl