Levatol (Penbutolol Sulfate) - Description

Description

levatol® (penbutolol sulfate) is a synthetic ß-receptor antagonist for oral administration. The chemical name of penbutolol sulfate is (S)-1-tertbutylamino-3-(o-cyclopentylphenoxy)-2-propanol sulfate. It is provided as the levorotatory isomer. The empirical formula for penbutolol sulfate is C₃₆H₆₀N₂O₈S. Its molecular weight is 680.94. A dose of 20 mg is equivalent to
29.4 µmol. The structural formula is as follows:

Penbutolol is a white, odorless, crystalline powder. levatol® is available as tablets for oral administration. Each tablet contains 20 mg of penbutolol sulfate. It also contains corn starch, D&C Yellow No. 10, lactose, magnesium stearate, povidone, silicon dioxide, talc, titanium dioxide, synthetic black iron oxide, SDA 3A alcohol, propylene glycol, hypromellose, simethicone and other inactive ingredients.