Korean Circ J.  1981 Dec;11(2):101-107. 10.4070/kcj.1981.11.2.101.

Antianginal Effect of Fenalcomine Hydrochloride

• Suh CG
• Kwon YJ
• Jung TH
• Park HM

• KMID: 2229767
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4070/kcj.1981.11.2.101

Abstract

Antianginal and untoward effects of fenalcomine hydrochloride were studied in 24 cases of angina pectoris. Following discontinuation of all medications for 2 weeks except for liberal use of sublingual nitroglycerin for the relief of anginal attack, fenalcomine, 150mg a day in 3 divided doses, was given for 8 to 16 weeks. In 20 cases, routine blood counts including platelets, serum electrolytes and cholesterol as well as blood sugar level were checked before and at the completion of the medication. hepatic and renal functions were also studied. The effect of fenalcomine on severity, frequency and duration of anginal attack was excellent to good in 17 cases(70.9%), and was fair in 5 cases(20.8%). In the remaining 2 cases(8.3%), who responded poorly had angina pectoris for more than 3 years. It appeared that fenalcomine was similarly effective in those with or without associated hypertension or diabetes mellitus, or history of previous myocardial infarction. The comparison of the results of post-treatment laboratory tests with pre-treatment data revealed no significant changes. Furthermore, no untoward clinical reactions attributable to the drug was noted in all cases. These facts suggest that fenalcomine is a reliable and well tolerated antianginal agent which can be used singly or in combination with other agents.

MeSH Terms

Angina Pectoris
Blood Glucose
Cholesterol
Diabetes Mellitus
Electrolytes
Hypertension
Myocardial Infarction
Nitroglycerin
Blood Glucose
Cholesterol
Electrolytes
Nitroglycerin