Profile of an ideal antianginal agent.
Drugs
; 38 Suppl 2: 1-8, 1989.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-2575973
ABSTRACT
Many antianginal agents are available for the treatment of coronary artery disease. These agents act by influencing the determinants of myocardial oxygen supply and demand. The 3 main classes of agents are the nitrates, beta-adrenergic blocking agents and the calcium entry blockers. Agents from all 3 classes have shown efficacy in treating both symptomatic and asymptomatic myocardial ischaemia. However, some patients cannot be treated with these agents because of side effects or contraindications. An ideal antianginal drug should effectively treat both angina and silent ischaemia. Additionally, it should be free of side effects, allow for maintenance of physical performance and be metabolically neutral. New agents are being developed which strive for this goal.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Bloqueadores dos Canais de Cálcio
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Antagonistas Adrenérgicos beta
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Angina Pectoris
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Nitratos
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Drugs
Ano de publicação:
1989
Tipo de documento:
Article