Xamoterol is a cardiac stimulant. It works by binding to the β1 adrenergic receptor. It is a 3rd generation adrenergic β receptor partial agonist.[1] It provides cardiac stimulation at rest but it acts as a blocker during exercise.[2]

References

  1. ^ Marlow HF (1989). "Xamoterol, a beta 1-adrenoceptor partial agonist: review of the clinical efficacy in heart failure". British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. 28 (Suppl 1): 23S–30S. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2125.1989.tb03570.x. PMC 1379873. PMID 2572251.
  2. ^ Rang HP, Dale MM, Ritter JM, Moore PK (1999). Pharmacology (5th ed.). Edinburgh; New York: Churchill Livingstone. p. 163. ISBN 0443059748.