Term Name: amrinone
Synonyms: 3-amino-5-(4-pyridinyl)-1,2-dihydro-2-pyridone, 3-amino-5-(4-pyridinyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone, 3-amino-5-(pyridin-4-yl)pyridin-2(1H)-one, 3-amino-5-pyridin-4-yl-1H-pyridin-2-one, 5-amino-1,6-dihydro-6-oxo-[3,4'-bipyridine], 5-amino[3,4'-bipyridin]-6(1H)-one, amrinona, amrinone, amrinonum, inamrinone, WIN 40680, WIN-40680
Definition: A 3,4'-bipyridine substituted at positions 5 and 6 by an amino group and a keto function respectively. A pyridine phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitor, it is a drug that may improve the prognosis in patients with congestive heart failure.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:2686]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: bipyridines
has_role: cardiovascular drug EC 3.1.4.* (phosphoric diester hydrolase) inhibitor