| abstract |
Esters of acyl-carnitines having the general formula <IMAGE> (wherein R' is acetyl, propionyl or butyryl (unsubstituted or halogen- substituted), isobutyryl, beta -hydroxy butyryl, acetoacetyl, pantothenyl or linoleyl, R'' is an alkoxy radical either unsubstituted alkoxy, typically: isobutyloxy or substituted alkoxy, typically: trichloroethyloxy and X<-> is a halide ion) are useful in the treatment of myocardial hypocontractility and as antidepressants. |