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PIRENZEPINE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-12-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
28797-61-7
CAS number
C19H21N5O2
formula, see observation
DEF

An antimuscarinic agent that inhibits gastric secretion at lower doses than are required to affect gastrointestinal motility, salivary, central nervous system, cardiovascular, ocular, and urinary function.

OBS

Pirenzepine promotes the healing of duodenal ulcers and due to its cytoprotective action is beneficial in the prevention of duodenal ulcer recurrence. It also potentiates the effect of other antiulcer agents such as cimetidine and ranitidine. It is generally well tolerated by patients.

OBS

Chemical formula: C19H21N5O2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
28797-61-7
CAS number
C19H21N5O2
formula, see observation
CONT

Utilisation de la pirenzépine dans le traitement de l'ulcère duodénal chez un transplanté cardiaque sous corticothérapie.

OBS

Formule chimique : C19H21N5O2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
28797-61-7
CAS number
C19H21N5O2
formula, see observation
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