PMID: 2481791Jan 1, 1989Paper

Clinical performance and therapeutic potential of celiprolol in angina pectoris.

Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology
J E Soberman, W H Frishman

Abstract

Celiprolol, a long-acting, beta 1-selective adrenergic blocking drug, with peripheral beta 2-stimulatory and peripheral alpha 2-inhibitory action, has a unique pharmacologic profile. Its antianginal properties have been evaluated in comparison with those of propranolol and atenolol. Efficacy was assessed by improvement in time to exercise-limiting angina and to onset of ST-segment depression, as well as by symptomatic improvement. Celiprolol has been demonstrated to have antianginal and anti-ischemic effects comparable with both propranolol and atenolol, with a decreased incidence of bradycardia noted in the celiprolol-treated cohorts. No significant adverse effects or laboratory abnormalities were noted in these cohorts. Current indications for beta-blocker therapy are numerous. Cardioprotective effects and reduction in ischemic potential have been identified in a variety of clinical settings. Decreased morbidity and mortality in the postinfarct period have been well documented. Effects on supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias, in the presence or absence of ischemia, are well known. Favorable hemodynamic effects in the peri- and postoperative period of coronary artery bypass surgery are described. More recently, beta-bl...Continue Reading

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