Enoximone

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Enoximone
Systematic (IUPAC) name
4-methyl-5-(4-methylsulfanylbenzoyl)-1,3-
dihydroimidazol-2-one
Identifiers
CAS number 77671-31-9
ATC code C01CE03
PubChem 53708
Chemical data
Formula C12H12N2O2S 
Mol. mass 248.302 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability 50% (oral)
Protein binding 85%
Metabolism Hepatic oxidation
Half life 4 to 10 hours
Excretion Renal (60 to 70%)
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.

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Legal status

POM(UK)

Routes Intravenous

Enoximone (INN, trade name Perfan®) is an imidazole phosphodiesterase inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of congestive heart failure.