Pitofenone
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Preferred IUPAC name
Methyl 2-{4-[2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]benzoyl}benzoate | |
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C22H25NO4 | |
Molar mass | 367.445 g·mol−1 |
Melting point | 168-169 °C (Hydrochloride)[1] |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Pitofenone is an antispasmodic.
Pitofenone is typically used in combination with fenpiverinium bromide, and metamizole sodium. Previously produced as Baralgin by Sanofi Aventis, the drug is currently sold in Eastern Europe under various trade names, including Spasmalgon (Actavis, Bulgaria), Revalgin (Shreya, India), Spasgan (Wockhardt, India), Bral (Micro Labs, India), and others.[2] It relieves pain and spasms of smooth muscles.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Entry on Pitofenon. at: Römpp Online. Georg Thieme Verlag, retrieved 22. Juni 2019.
- ^ "Fenpiverinium/Metamizole/Pitofenone generic. Price of fenpiverinium/Metamizole/Pitofenone. Uses, Dosage, Side effects".
- ^ "Спазмалгон (Spasmalgon) - цена, листовка | Лекарства | MEDICINE.BG ®".