Pinaverium bromide

Pinaverium bromide (INN) is a medication used for functional gastrointestinal disorders. It belongs to a drug group called antispasmodics and acts as a calcium channel blocker in helping to restore the normal contraction process of the bowel. It is most effective when taken for a full course of treatment and is not designed for immediate symptom relief or sporadic, intermittent use.

Pinaverium bromide
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IUPAC name
  • 4-[(2-Bromo-4,5-dimethoxyphenyl)methyl]-4-[2-[2-(6,6-dimethyl-4-bicyclo[3.1.1]heptanyl)ethoxy]ethyl]morpholin-4-ium bromide
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC26H41Br2NO4
Molar mass591.425 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
SMILES
  • CC1(C2CCC(C1C2)CCOCC[N+]3(CCOCC3)Cc4cc(c(cc4Br)OC)OC)C.[Br-]
InChI
  • InChI=1S/C26H41BrNO4.BrH/c1-26(2)21-6-5-19(22(26)16-21)7-11-31-12-8-28(9-13-32-14-10-28)18-20-15-24(29-3)25(30-4)17-23(20)27;/h15,17,19,21-22H,5-14,16,18H2,1-4H3;1H/q+1;/p-1 N
  • Key:IKGXLCMLVINENI-UHFFFAOYSA-M N
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Pinaverium bromide was first registered in 1975 by Solvay Pharmaceuticals (now a division of Abbott Laboratories), and marketed globally using the brand names Dicetel and Eldicet. Generic pinaverium is available in South Korea under a trade name of Disten[1] and in Argentina as Nulite.[2]

Indications

It is indicated for the treatment and relief of symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) including abdominal pain, bowel disturbances and intestinal discomfort; and treatment of symptoms related to functional disorders of biliary tract.[3]

References
  1. KMLE 약품/의약품 정보: 디스텐정 (Disten Tab.) (in Korean)
  2. "NULITE | Laboratorio Dominguez".
  3. Abbott Laboratories (Feb 2012). Dicetel Product Insert/Information Malaysia.
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