title: [Structure and activity of carvedilol].
abstract: Unique stereochemistry of the third-generation beta-adrenoblockers is a basis of advantages of the new drugs such as carvedilol. Data on the stereochemistry beta-adrenoblockers and the influence of their optical activity on the pharmacological effects of related drugs are presented. Main steps in the practical invest gation of carvedilol stereoisomers are reviewed. Clinical aspects of the use of carvedilol, representing a racemic mixture of two enantiomers, in the treatment chronic heart failure, arterial hypertension, and coronary heart disease are considered.
authors.forename: F S
authors.initials: FS
authors.lastname: Zarudyĭ
authors.forename: B N
authors.initials: BN
authors.lastname: Garifullin
authors.forename: A N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Zakirova
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000737:chemistry / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002227:Carbazoles / Q000737:chemistry / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000077261:Carvedilol; D006801:Humans; D011412:Propanolamines / Q000737:chemistry / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013237:Stereoisomerism; D013329:Structure-Activity Relationship
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D002227:Carbazoles; D011412:Propanolamines; D000077261:Carvedilol