Befunolol hydrochloride Chemical Properties,Usage,Production
Description
Befunolol hydrochloride is the newest of the 8-adrenergic blockers to be introduced
for the treatment of glaucoma. It is reportedly devoid of intrinsic sympathomimetic
activity, with lower membrane-stabilizing activity than propranolol.
Originator
Kalcen (Japan)
brand name
BENTOX
Safety Profile
Poison by intravenous andintraperitoneal routes. Moderately toxic by ingestion andsubcutaneous routes. An experimental teratogen. Otherexperimental reproductive effects. When heated todecomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx and HCl. Abeta-adrenergi
