Nanterinone

Nanterinone (UK 61260), an orally available partial phosphodiesterase inhibitor, is a novel positive inotropic and balanced vasodilator compound.Nanterinone, when administered orally, results in significant improvements in acute haemodynamics, which may depend on pre-existing left ventricular filling pressures.Nanterinone is a novel positive inotropic and balanced vasodilator that has demonstrated acute hemodynamic effects in patients with mild to moderate heart failure.