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alverine

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Also known as phenopropamine, N-ethyl-3-phenyl-N-(3-phenylpropyl)-1-propanamine, N,N-bis(3-phenylpropyl)ethylamine, N-ethyl-3,3'-diphenyldipropylamine, bis(gamma-phenylpropyl)ethylamine, di(phenylpropyl)ethylamine, N-ethyl-N-(3-phenylpropyl)benzenepropanamine, phenpropamine

Alverine is a drug used for functional gastrointestinal disorders. Alverine is a smooth muscle relaxant. Smooth muscle is a type of muscle that is not under voluntary control; it is the muscle present in places such as the gut and uterus.

Chemical data

Formula
C20H27N
Molecular weight
281.4 g/mol
IUPAC name
N-ethyl-3-phenyl-N-(3-phenylpropyl)propan-1-amine

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Drug data · ChEMBL

Max clinical phase
Phase 2
Molecule type
Small molecule
Indications
gastrointestinal disease, portal hypertension

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Wikidata facts

Mass
281.21435
Has use
medication
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chemical formula
C₂₀H₂₇N
World Health Organisation international non-proprietary name
alverine
canonical SMILES
CCN(CCCC1=CC=CC=C1)CCCC2=CC=CC=C2
subject has role
parasympatholytic
different from
alvameline
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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents
  • Adverse effects
  • Mechanism of action
  • Total synthesis
  • Development and marketing
  • References

Alverine is a drug used for functional gastrointestinal disorders. Alverine is a smooth muscle relaxant. Smooth muscle is a type of muscle that is not under voluntary control; it is the muscle present in places such as the gut and uterus.

==Adverse effects==

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