Etamivan
Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
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N,N-diethyl-4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzamide | |
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Trade names | Analepticon |
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CAS Number | 304-84-7 |
ATC code | R07AB04 |
PubChem | CID 9363 |
DrugBank | DB08989 |
ChemSpider | 8996 |
UNII | M44O63YPV9 |
KEGG | D04080 |
Chemical data | |
Formula | C12H17NO3 |
Molar mass | 223.268 g/mol |
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Etamivan (INN) or ethamivan (USAN), trade name Analepticon, is a respiratory stimulant drug[1] related to nikethamide. It was mainly used in the treatment of barbiturate overdose[2] and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,[3] but has now largely fallen into disuse.
References
- ↑ Hirsh K, Wang SC. Respiratory stimulant effects of ethamivan and picrotoxin. Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. 1975 May;193(2):657-63.
- ↑ Wheeldon PJ, Perry AW. The use of ethamivan in the treatment of barbiturate poisoning. Canadian Medical Association Journal. 1963 Jul 6;89:20-2.
- ↑ Sproule BJ, Jans RL, Breitkreutz H, Mahon W. Effects of ethamivan in patients with chronic respiratory disease. Canadian Medical Association Journal. 1964 Dec 5;91:1203-8.
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