Chemistry:Carpindolol

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Carpindolol is a beta blocker.[1] It also has activity at serotonin receptors, and is unusual in that it acts as an antagonist at the 5-HT1B receptor, but is an agonist at the closely related 5-HT1D receptor.[2]

References

  1. Concise Dictionary of Pharmacological Agents: Properties and Synonyms. Springer. 1999. p. 68. 
  2. "5-Hydroxytryptamine 5-HT1B and 5-HT1D receptors mediating inhibition of adenylate cyclase activity. Pharmacological comparison with special reference to the effects of yohimbine, rauwolscine and some beta-adrenoceptor antagonists". Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 340 (3): 285–92. Sep 1989. doi:10.1007/BF00168512. PMID 2572975.