Meprotixol

Meprotixol
Systematic (IUPAC) name
9-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-2-methoxy-9H-thioxanthen-9-ol
Identifiers
CAS Number 4295-63-0
ATC code R05DB22 (WHO)
PubChem CID 71195
ChemSpider 64331 YesY
UNII 2JXZ154Z0Q YesY
KEGG D07394 YesY
Chemical data
Formula C19H23NO2S
Molar mass 329.457 g/mol
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Meprotixol is a cough suppressant.[1] It has also been used for the treatment of rheumatic diseases.[2]

References

  1. Hougs, W.; Nielsen, I. M.; Norn, S.; Nymark, M. (1966). "Pharmacology of a new antitussive agent: Meprotixol (N 7020)". Acta pharmacologica et toxicologica 24 (1): 3–23. doi:10.1111/j.1600-0773.1966.tb00364.x. PMID 6012748.
  2. Kogstad, O. (1974). "Meprotixol (N 7020). Clinical experiences in rheumatic diseases". Tidsskrift for den Norske laegeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny raekke 94 (4): 212–214. PMID 4595469.


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