Synonyms: Opilon® | thymoxamine
moxisylyte is an approved drug
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Moxisylyte is an antagonist of α1 adrenoceptors, with some selectivity for the α1A subtype [2]. It improves blood circulation to the extremities and has been used to treat primary Raynaud's syndrome .
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References |
1. Pedersen E, Tørring J, Klemar B. (1980)
Effect of the alpha-adrenergic blocking agent thymoxamine on the neurogenic bladder and urethra. Acta Neurol Scand, 61 (2): 107-14. [PMID:6446830] |
2. Sakakibara R, Hattori T, Uchiyama T, Suenaga T, Takahashi H, Yamanishi T, Egoshi K, Sekita N. (2000)
Are alpha-blockers involved in lower urinary tract dysfunction in multiple system atrophy? A comparison of prazosin and moxisylyte. J Auton Nerv Syst, 79 (2-3): 191-5. [PMID:10699651] |