| Bioactivity | Carteolol hydrochloride (OPC-1085 hydrochloride) is a non-selective beta blocker used to treat glaucoma. |
| Target | Beta adrenergic Receptor |
| Invitro | Carteolol HCl is a beta-adrenergic antagonist used as an anti-arrhythmia agent, an anti-angina agent, an antihypertensive agent, and an antiglaucoma agent. Carteolol hydrochloride at 1 mmol/L (P<0.05) significantly inhibited H2O2-induced cell damage and was able to scavenge O2 (EC50 value: 48 mmol/L). carteolol hydrochloride has a protective action against UVB-induced HCEC damage, and its radical scavenging ability may be an important basis for this effect [1]. The new alginate formulation of long-acting carteolol 1% given once daily is as effective as standard 1% carteolol given twice daily, with no meaningful differences regarding safety. This efficacy wasy was verified at 9 AM (24 hours after the last drop of long-acting carteolol or 12 hours after that of standard carteolol) and at 11 AM (2 hours after the morning drop). The new alginate formulation of long-acting carteolol 1% given once a day is effective and well tolerated by glaucoma patients who require chronic treatment [2]. |
| Name | Carteolol hydrochloride |
| CAS | 51781-21-6 |
| Formula | C16H25ClN2O3 |
| Molar Mass | 328.83 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
| Reference | [1]. Kuwahara, K., et al., Carteolol hydrochloride protects human corneal epithelial cells from UVB-induced damage in vitro. Cornea, 2005. 24(2): p. 213-20. [2]. Trinquand, C., et al., [Efficacy and safety of long-acting carteolol 1% once daily. A double-masked, randomized study]. J Fr Ophtalmol, 2003. 26(2): p. 131-6. |