[Ranolazine in the treatment of chronic stable angina]. 2012

M Gustapane, and M T Cardillo, and G Biasillo, and R Della Bona
Istituto di Cardiologia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Pol. A. Gemelli, Roma, Italia.

Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death in Europe and in the US and angina is the most common symptom associated with stable coronary artery disease. Despite receiving optimal antianginal therapy, based on agents such as beta-blockers, calcium channel antagonists and nitrates, many patients continue to experience angina. Furthermore, the administration of these drugs is limited by adverse effects such as bradycardia or hypotension. Ranolazine is a new antianginal agent, recently approved as add-on therapy in patients with stable angina. This review will focus on its mechanism of action, tolerability, highlighting the clinical benefit coming from its use.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D010879 Piperazines Compounds that are derived from PIPERAZINE.
D002319 Cardiovascular System The HEART and the BLOOD VESSELS by which BLOOD is pumped and circulated through the body. Circulatory System,Cardiovascular Systems,Circulatory Systems
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000069458 Ranolazine An acetanilide and piperazine derivative that functions as a SODIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and prevents the release of enzymes during MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA. It is used in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS. N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-4-(2-hydroxy-3-(2-methoxyphenoxy)propyl)-1-piperazineacetamide,RS 43285,RS 43285-193,RS-43285,Ranexa,Ranolazine Dihydrochloride,Ranolazine HCl,Ranolazine Hydrochloride,Renolazine,43285, RS,Dihydrochloride, Ranolazine,HCl, Ranolazine,Hydrochloride, Ranolazine,RS 43285 193,RS 43285193,RS43285
D000083 Acetanilides Compounds based on N-phenylacetamide, that are similar in structure to 2-PHENYLACETAMIDES. They are precursors of many other compounds. They were formerly used as ANALGESICS and ANTIPYRETICS, but often caused lethal METHEMOGLOBINEMIA. Acetylanilines,N-Phenylacetamides
D060050 Angina, Stable Persistent and reproducible chest discomfort usually precipitated by a physical exertion that dissipates upon cessation of such an activity. The symptoms are manifestations of MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA. Chronic Stable Angina,Angina Pectoris, Stable,Angina Pectori, Stable,Angina, Chronic Stable,Anginas, Chronic Stable,Anginas, Stable,Chronic Stable Anginas,Pectori, Stable Angina,Pectoris, Stable Angina,Stable Angina,Stable Angina Pectori,Stable Angina Pectoris,Stable Angina, Chronic,Stable Anginas,Stable Anginas, Chronic

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