Flosequinan

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Flosequinan
Systematic (IUPAC) name
7-fluoro-1-methyl-3-methylsulfinylquinolin-4-one
Identifiers
CAS number	76568-02-0
ATC code	C01DB01
PubChem	4474062
Chemical data
Formula	C11H10FNO2S
Mol. mass	239.267 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	?
Metabolism	?
Half life	?
Excretion	?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	?
Legal status
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Flosequinan is a quinolone vasodilator. It has direct relaxing effects on peripheral arteries and veins. It is administered orally in cases of congestive heart failure in patients who are not responsive to digitalis or ACE inhibitors.

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