Antianginal Effect of Fenalcomine Hydrochloride.
10.4070/kcj.1981.11.2.101
- Author:
Chung Gyu SUH
;
Young Joo KWON
;
Tae Hoon JUNG
;
Hi Myung PARK
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Angina Pectoris;
Blood Glucose;
Cholesterol;
Diabetes Mellitus;
Electrolytes;
Hypertension;
Myocardial Infarction;
Nitroglycerin
- From:Korean Circulation Journal
1981;11(2):101-107
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Antianginal and untoward effects of fenalcomine hydrochloride were studied in 24 cases of angina pectoris. Following discontinuation of all medications for 2 weeks except for liberal use of sublingual nitroglycerin for the relief of anginal attack, fenalcomine, 150mg a day in 3 divided doses, was given for 8 to 16 weeks. In 20 cases, routine blood counts including platelets, serum electrolytes and cholesterol as well as blood sugar level were checked before and at the completion of the medication. hepatic and renal functions were also studied. The effect of fenalcomine on severity, frequency and duration of anginal attack was excellent to good in 17 cases(70.9%), and was fair in 5 cases(20.8%). In the remaining 2 cases(8.3%), who responded poorly had angina pectoris for more than 3 years. It appeared that fenalcomine was similarly effective in those with or without associated hypertension or diabetes mellitus, or history of previous myocardial infarction. The comparison of the results of post-treatment laboratory tests with pre-treatment data revealed no significant changes. Furthermore, no untoward clinical reactions attributable to the drug was noted in all cases. These facts suggest that fenalcomine is a reliable and well tolerated antianginal agent which can be used singly or in combination with other agents.
