Enoximone
| Definition: |
1,3-Dihydro-4-methyl-5-(4-(methylthio)benzoyl)-2H-imidazol-2-one. A selective phosphodiesterase inhibitor with vasodilating and positive inotropic activity that does not cause changes in myocardial oxygen consumption. It is used in patients with congestive heart failure. |
| Also Called: |
MDL 19438,MDL-17,043,Perfan |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
77671-31-9 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Imidazoles (1982-1992) |
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