Negative inotropic activity of para-substituted diethyl benzylphosphonates related to fostedil

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0223-5234(87)90039-0

Several para-substituted diethyl benzylphosphonates related to the calcium antagonist diethyl 4-(2-benzothiazolyl)benzylphosphonate (fostedil) have been studied.They produce a dose-dependent negative inotropic effect on left atrial muscle isolated from guinea pig heart.Some of the compounds are equipotent or slightly more potent than fostedil and diltiazem taken as reference drugs.Structure-activity relationships are discussed.Keywords: calcium antagonists / p-substituted diethyl benzylphosphonates / cardiodepressant activity